Relationships

Question 1

Police

Answer 1

Work to ensure defendants are brought to justice
often give evidence to the courts
work with probation to manage offenders
work with Cps regarding charging and prosecuting offenders

Question 2

Ministry of Justice

Answer 2

Oversees: HM Courts and tribunals
Probation
Prison

Question 3

HM Courts and tribunals

Answer 3

Contributes to law creation through judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
Liaison with police to ensure safe delivery of prisoners to court
Arrangements of video links for prisoners who cannot make it to court

Question 4

CPS

Answer 4

Advise police on charging the suspect

Appear in courts to conduct the advocacy of a case

Question 5

HM Prison Service

Answer 5

Lawyers may seek visits to prisons for legal consultation
Judges ser the length of a sentence
Those denied bail by courts remain in prison

Question 6

National Probation Service

Answer 6

Police will arrest an offender if they break the terms of their probation
Preparation with other agencies for a prisoners release
Overseeing prisoners on parole
Working with police if a recall to prison is necessary
Overseeing prisoners who have served a sentence of up to two years and released on license for a minimum of 12 months

Question 7

Sentencing Council

Answer 7

Works with the judiciary and other legal professionals to produce guidelines on sentencing.

Question 8

Campaigns For Change

Answer 8

Can work alongside agencies to efficiently complete their goal
Cases- Sarah’s Law- worked with police on child sex offender disclosure
- Bobby Turnbill- change in gun licensing laws and liaised with police
- The Prison reform trust works with agencies to improve the penal system.