Describe The Organidation Of The Criminal Justice System In England And Wales Flashcards
What is the ministry of justice?
They are responsible for organisations within the system and their workings. They work to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.
Where do we find most of our law?
Acts of parliament
Statutory instruments
(Types of delegated law making - eu law and common law/judge made).
Why might law not produce a just result?
Out of keeping with modern days / old
What types of criminal cases do magistrates deal with?
Less serious
How many criminal cases begin in the magistrates?
All
What percentage of cases are tried in the magistrates court?
90%
What is wrong with this statement ‘magistrates are legally qualified and receive a salary’?
Not legal professionals they are trained volunteers from the community.
What are the types of judges that sit in a crown court?
There are two:
Circuit judges and high court judges
Name the three divisions of the high court:
Chancery
Queens bench
Family
Where is the court of appeal situated?
London in the royal courts of justice
Name the highest court in the uk
The Supreme Court
What is the polices relationship with other organisations?
work with the courts to ensure that defendants in custody are brought before them
give evidence in court
work with probation in the management of an offender
work closely with the cps in the charging and prosecution of the offender
Who does the Ministry of Justice oversee the work of?
HM Courts and Tribunals service
Probation Services
Prison Systems
What is the courts relationship with other organisations?
works with both the police and independent security firms to ensure that there is safe delivery of prisoners to the court
video links can be arranged with the prisons if an offender is unable to attend court
prisoners are held in court cells pending their court hearing and return to prison
What is the CPS’ relationship with other organisations?
advise the police o charging a suspect
appear in courts to conduct the advocacy of a case
What is the prisons relationship with other organisations?
lawyers may seek visits to prisons for legal consultations
the judge sets the term of imprisonment (length and type)
people who have been denied bail will by the policer courts will be remanded in prison
work with the probation services when a prisoner is to be released
What is the probations relationship with other organisations?
polie will arrest a prisoner recalled while on probation and ensure return to prison
What is the sentencing council’s relationship with other organisations?
works with the judiciary and other legal professionals to produce guidelines on sentencing
What is the campaigns for change’s relationship with other organisations?
sarah’s law - worked with the police on a sex offender disclosure scheme
the prison reform trust - works with the prisons and other agencies to improve the penal system
who goes on license?
anyone who has served between 2 days and 2 years in prison will then be put on license for 12months
