Criminal procedure

Question 1

The police receive information that a crime may have been committed

Answer 1

1. Crime reported

Question 2

the police carry out a detailed enquiry into the alleged crime

Answer 2

2. Investigation by police

Question 3

the police arrest the person who alleged to have committed the crime

Answer 3

4. Apprehension of suspect

Question 4

the police carry out a systematic examination of the person who may have committed a crime

Answer 4

3. Investigation of suspect

Question 5

the police make a claim of wrongdoing against the person alleged to have committed the crime

Answer 5

5. Charge of suspect

Question 6

the police free the person alleged to have committed the crime on condition that the accused appears at court at a future date

Answer 6

6. Release on bail

Question 7

the police detain the person who is alleged to have committed the crime

Answer 7

7. Remand in custody

Question 8

the police carry out further questioning of the person alleged to have committed the crime

Answer 8

8. Interrogation of accused-

Question 9

the police collect evidence against the accused from those who can give evidence

Answer 9

9. interrogation of witnesses

Question 10

the accused comes to court to face charges

Answer 10

10. Appearance in court

Question 11

the jury panel make a decision whether they believe (beyond reasonable doubt) that the accused committed the crime of which he is accused

Answer 11

11. Decision of jury

Question 12

The judge makes a judicial decision

Answer 12

12. Judgement of judge

Question 13

the defendant is found guilty

Answer 13

13. Conviction of accused

Question 14

the defendant is found not guilty of the charge

Answer 14

14. Acquittal of accused

Question 15

the judge decides the punishment

Answer 15

15. Sentence by judge

Question 16

after being found guilty the accused brings an action to clear his name or to reduce the sentence

Answer 16

16. Appeal against judgement