organisations of the criminal justice system Flashcards
What is the role of the police?
The police uphold the laws created by parliament, by making arrests were necessary. Their aim is to protect the public.
What does CPS stand for?
The crown prosecution service
Describe the role of CPS
CPS aim to prosecute offenders in court. They check all evidence given to them and present it in court.
Describe the role of the jury
The jury decide on the verdict, whether or not the offender is guilty.
What is the role of the judge?
The judge decides whether the accused person is guilty or innocent based on the evidence presented in line with the law
What is the role of parliament?
Parliament make laws for society to abide by
What is the probation service?
the probation service prepare pre-sentence reports for judges in the courts so they can choose the appropriate sentence. Probation work with offenders when they are out of prison and also work with victims of crime.
what are pressure groups and charities?
pressure groups are organisations that put pressure on the government in the interest of a specific case.
Charities are groups that aim to influence the public about a specific case
Identify and explain the four types of sentencing
prison- going to prison
community service- unpaid work in the community
fines- paying money
discharge-being dismissed from court. Fear of going to court is enough.
What factors are considered when deciding someone’s sentence
does the punishment fit the crime? how serious the crime is harm to the victim defenders level of blame previous convictions personal circumstances time of guilty plea
What is the importance of sentencing guidelines?
Sentencing guidelines help judges sentence in the same way and makes the sure the sentence stops crime in the future
