Describe the organisations of the criminal justice system

Question 1

Describe the police

Answer 1

• they work with the courts to ensure that the defendants attend court
• they give evidence in court
• work with the cps to charge and prosecute offenders

Question 2

Describe the ministry of justice

Answer 2

They oversee the work of:
- the courts
- probation services
- prison systems

Question 3

Describe the courts

Answer 3

• they contribute to law creation though judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
• they arrange video links if a prisoner is unable to attend a hearing
• prisoners are held in court cells when waiting for their court hearing

Question 4

Describe the cps

Answer 4

• they advise the police on charging a suspect
• they go to court to advocate the case

Question 5

Describe the prison service

Answer 5

• it is the judge who sets the term of imprisonment
• the defendants who are denied bail, will remain in prison
• work with the probation service when a prisoner is to be released

Question 6

Describe the probation service

Answer 6

• work with the police
• work and prepare with other agencies when prisoners are released
• oversee prisoners once released if they are on license or parole

Question 7

Describe campaigns and charities

Answer 7

• work with other agencies for support to enable change to be effective
• Sarah’s law worked with the police on the child sex offender disclosure scheme