law and order

Question 1

what types of case would be heard in the crown court

Answer 1

serious cases - judge and jury eg. murder, rape,drugs serious assault

Question 2

what types of cases would be heard in the criminal court

Answer 2

less serious cases - 3 magistrates e.g. minor drugs, assault, fraud(low amount) and theft (not violent)

Question 3

what types of cases would be heard in the civil court

Answer 3

court disputes e.g. child custody, divorce, money disputes

Question 4

what types of cases does the industrial court hear?

tribunal

Answer 4

work place issues and disputes - e.g. discrimination, pay and conditions and unfair dismissal

Question 5

what is the role of the magistrate?

Answer 5

• listen to the evidence
• decide guilt or innocence
• decide punishment

Question 6

what does ‘community service order’ mean?

Answer 6

form of punishment where convicted person is asked to carry out unpaid work in local community to make amends for crime

Question 7

describe the function of crown prosecution service (CPS)

Answer 7

look at evidence the police have gathered and decides whether to take a person to court or not

Question 8

identify ANTI- discrimination laws in the UK

Answer 8

sexuality, racial, age, religion, gender

Question 9

what is the difference between judge and magistrate

Answer 9

pay - judges are highly paid, magistrates are volunteers and not paid
clothes- judges wear wig and gown and magistrates a suit
qualifications - judges are fully qualified and M just trained
court location - crown court for judge and magistrates court for M

Question 10

what are special constables

Answer 10

volunteer community police officers that patrol the streets supporting the community - can do citizen arrests

Question 11

what are anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs?)

Answer 11

punishment given to younger people and it bans people form certain areas and places at certain times

Question 12

what is the defendant, witness, barrister and jury

Answer 12

defendant - person accused of crime
witness - someone with relevant info to crime
barrister - person who represents people in court case
jury - 12 jury members who listen to evidence in crown court and decide guilty or innocent

Question 13

who passes the law in this country

Answer 13

parliament passes it, queen signs it off

Question 14

what informs the law and who is the chief constable?

Answer 14

police enforce law

chief constable- in charge of day-to-day management of police

Question 15

what are the four main reasons for having punishments for committing crimes in UK?

Answer 15

retribution - justice
deterrent - put people off crimes if no punishment
rehabilitation - change behaviour of criminal
safety of public - keep general public safe

Question 16

what are the types of punishments issued in court

Answer 16

custodial (prison), community service, tagging (curfew), fine

Question 17

what are your legal rights in the UK

Answer 17

• right to lawyer
• right to be classed as innocent until proven guilty
• right to fair trial
• right to be heard by jury

Question 18

how are juries selected?

Answer 18

every citizens who are selected randomly from electoral register - decide verdict in court

Question 19

who cannot be on a jury?

Answer 19

convicted criminals, not on electoral register,

homeless people, people with mental health issues, under 18’

Question 20

what may contribute to some young people committing crimes?

Answer 20

poverty, peer pressure

Question 21

what might magistrates and judges take into account when sentencing a convicted person?

Answer 21

mental health, seriousness of crime and impact on victim, offenders personal circumstances act.

Question 22

what does ‘miscarriage of justice’ mean?

Answer 22

when there is a wrong outcome in court verdict

Question 23

what impact does crime have on a community

Answer 23

• increase taxes to repair community damages
• np-one wants to live in place with high-crime rate
  low morale amongst community

Question 24

what does CRE stand for?

Answer 24

commission fo racial equality - assist citizens that have been victims of racial abuse or discrimination - offer advice and guidance

Question 25

why do some people think you should at able to vote at 16?

Answer 25

• have sex and become parent
• pay taxes when employed
• sign up for armed forces

Question 26

give ways the juvenile court case differs form case in magistrates court

Answer 26

• public not allowed in
• accompanied by adult
• no media publication in most cases
• less formal

Question 27

what is the role of jury

Answer 27

to listen to all evidence and decide if person is innocent or guilty

Question 28

who passes sentences in youth court?

Answer 28

judge - no jury and no members of public allowed in

Question 29

how are laws passed?

Answer 29

parliament - HoC

bill - draft of new law to be dated in Hoc

Question 30

what is the civil service

Answer 30

people employed by government to carry out the policies of government and advice the government

Question 31

who an bring about legal change and fight injustice

Answer 31

pressure groups, trade unions, charities, voluntary groups, public institutions and public services