Criminal justice system

Question 1

Home office

Answer 1

Oversees the police, protects the public from terror, crime and anti - social behaviour

Question 2

Attorney general

Answer 2

Responsible for ensuring the rule of law is upheld

Question 3

Department of justice

Answer 3

oversees the magistrates, crown court and the court of appeal. Ministry of justice is responsible for criminal law, sentencing policy, legal aid and reducing reoffending

Question 4

Functionalist view

Answer 4

See the criminal justice system as vital for society. It works with other social institutions to ensure social solidarity and cohesion

Question 5

Marxist view

Answer 5

See the criminal justice system as part of the repressive state apparatus used to maintain ruling class power by making their oppression look legitimate

Question 6

Feminist view

Answer 6

See the criminal justice system as a tool of the patriarchy to maintain their power.

e.g most members of the CJS are male