PROSECUTION AND PLEA BARGAINING

Question 1

black laws dictionary

Answer 1

• law applies equally to everyone
• the law is not secret or arbitrary
• the justice system is fair

Question 2

7 types of prosecution

Answer 2

1. the crown prosecution service
2. Her Majestys Revenue and Customs
3. customs and exercise
4. department for work and pensions
5. serious fraud office
6. health and safety executive
7. private prosecution

Question 3

5 functions

Answer 3

1. decide which cases should be prosecuted
2. determines the appropriate charges in more serious cases
3. provides information to victims and prosecution witness
4. prepare cases and present them at court
5. decide whether to oppose appeals

Question 4

4 values

Answer 4

1. independence and fairness
2. honesty and openness
3. respectfulness
4. professionalism and excellence

Question 5

the ‘full code’ test

Answer 5

1. is there enough evidence against the accused (evidential stage)
2. is it in the public interest to prosecute (public prosecution)
3. standard = realistic prospect of conviction

Question 6

definition of plea bargaining

Answer 6

defendant enters guilty plea for which offered consideration that results in a sentence concession

Question 7

4 types of plea bargaining

Answer 7

1. between judge and accused
2. between prosecutor and accused
3. agreement by the prosecutor to accept guilty plea at a lesser charge
4. agreement with the prosecutor not to proceed on one or more accounts