Relationships Between The CJS Flashcards
1
Q
Law creation
A
Criminal law is made in parliament
2
Q
Police
A
Enforce the law by investigating criminal activity. They arrest, detain and interview suspects
3
Q
CPS
A
Advices police on the appropriate charge
4
Q
Court
A
Suspect is brought before the court
5
Q
Custody
A
Defendant released on bail or remanded into custody
6
Q
Judge/Jury
A
A guilty plea results in sentencing and a plea of not guilty results in a trial. This includes a judge and jury
7
Q
Sentencing council/prison
A
If convicted, formal punishment is given by the judge. Sentencing council provides guideline. May be sent to prison
8
Q
Prison
A
The prison service oversees welfare of prisoner and enforces punishment
9
Q
Probation service
A
When released, a prisoner is usually on license and supervised by the probation service
