Organisation Of Criminal Justice System

Question 1

Police

Answer 1

-work with courts to ensure defendants, in custody are brought to them
-give evidence in court
-work with probation in managing an offender nearing release

Question 2

Ministry of justice

Answer 2

-Oversea the work of courts
-Oversea the work of probation services
-Oversea the prison systems
-Deal with legislation and guidelines for working in different organisations of the CJS

Question 3

Courts/sentencing council

Answer 3

-Contributes to law creation through judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
-Liase with police and prisons to ensure the safe delivery of prisoners to court
-Arrange video links if a prisoner cannot attend court
-Prisoners held in court cells pending their court hearing and return to prison

Question 4

Crown prosecution service

Answer 4

-Advise the police on charging a suspect
-Work with the police to check evidence collated and if there is enough evidence to charge a suspect
-Appear in courts to conduct the advocacy of a case

Question 5

Prison service

Answer 5

-Work with probation services when a prisoner is released
-Lawyers may ask for prison visits to have legal consultations with client
-Defendants denied bail by courts and police are remanded to prison
-Judges and courts decide prison terms for offenders

Question 6

Probation service

Answer 6

-Arrest a prisoner recalled to prison whilst on probation
-Liase with police should there be any issues whilst a person is on probation
-Work with other charity organisations to help prisoners leave prison successfully and have support