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Crown Prosecution Service Flashcards

1
Q

What date was the CPS formed?

A

1985

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2
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Who had the role of the CPS, before the CPS?

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The Police and Director of Public Prosecutions

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3
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What Act led to the creation of the CPS? (incl. date)

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The Prosecution of Offences Act (1985)

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4
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How many regions did the CPS have before budget cuts in 2010?

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42

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5
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How many regions did the CPS have after budget cuts in 2010?

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14

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6
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In the four years leading up to 2010, how much was the CPS budget cut by?

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25%

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7
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How is charging advice given?

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Telephone and Email

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8
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When can you access charging advice from the CPS?

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24 hours a day, 365 days a year

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9
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Who are Crown Prosecutors?

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Legally-trained Barristers and Solicitors

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10
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When did legislation come into force to enable non-lawyers to be representatives in a Mags Court?

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1998

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11
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How is evidence deemed ‘viable’ for Court?

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It is tested through the ‘Evidential Test’

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12
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What does the ‘Evidential Test’ do?

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It examines whether there is a realistic prospect of conviction on the basis of the provided evidence

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13
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What happens if a case passes the ‘Evidential Test’?

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It then is decided if it is in the Public’s interest to pursue the matter

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14
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When was the Bail Act made?

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1976

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15
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Which Act restricted bail for defendants charged with Murder? (incl. date)

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The Coroners and Justice Act (2009)

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16
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What is the process for bail?

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The Police decide on whether there is to be Bail or Remand and then at the first hearing, the CPS/Mags decide whether Court Bail is appropriate

17
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What is the problem with Probation-staffed bail information schemes, such as housing?

A

Funding is inconsistent and practice varies across regions

18
Q

What are the two highest Courts in England and Wales?

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Court of Appeals and Supreme Court

19
Q

What is the highest court in England and Wales?

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Supreme Court

20
Q

How many justices make up the Supreme Court?

A

12

21
Q

What 2 types of cases are heard at the Supreme Court?

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1) Appeal cases that have reached the final Court of Appeal
2) Cases of great Public Interest and/or Constitutional importance

22
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What are the 2 divisions of the Court of Appeal?

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Civil and Criminal

23
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What are the 6 Judges Titles at the Court of Appeal?

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1) Lord Chief Justice
2) the Master of the Rolls
3) the President of the Queen’s Bench Division
4) the President of the Family Division
5) the Chancellor of the High Court
6) Lord/Lady Justices (x38)

24
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What 3 divisions is the High Court (Civil) split into?

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Queen’s Bench, Chancery and Family

25
Q

How many High Court judges are there?

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108

26
Q

What are the three ‘Senior’ Courts of England and Wales?

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Crown Court, High Court and Court of Appeal

27
Q

What Court deals with the majority of Criminal Cases?

A

Magistrates Court

28
Q

Who deals with ‘Indictable Only’ Offences?

A

Crown Court

29
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Give 3 examples of ‘Indictable Only’ offences

A

Murder, Rape and Robbery

30
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Who deals with ‘Summary’ Offences?

A

Magistrates Court

31
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What is a ‘triable either way’ offence?

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Something which, if on conviction, the Magistrates sentencing powers are insufficient, then it would be referred to Crown Court.

32
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When was the Crown Court formed?

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1971

33
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How many people form a Jury?

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12

34
Q

Which act imposed a Race Equality Duty on all CJS Agencies?

A

The Race Relations Act (2000)

35
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When was the Sentencing Council established?

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April 2010

36
Q

Which Act established the Sentencing Council?

A

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009

37
Q

What is the aims of the Sentencing Council?

A

1) Enable a consistent approach to sentencing
2) Demystify Court processes
3) Increase confidence in the CJS

38
Q

Which report led to the PACE Act being established?

A

Scarman Report

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