roles of agencies in achieving social control Flashcards
whats the aims of the police when achieving social control
reduce crime and maintain law and order
involves protection of life, property, preservation of peace, prevention and detention of criminal offences
how are police fuded
main source is a central government grant
some income is also raised through council tax
what are the polices working practices
all police forces have teams of officers who are responsible for general beat duties
respond to emergencies
respond to non emergency calls from the public
what are the aims of the CPS in achieving social control
prosecute crimes in England and wales
power to decide the charge in all but minor offences
allow police independence on investigating
insure a fair conviction is in order
how are the CPS funded
government
majority of budget provided by parliament
what are the working practices of the CPS
13 geographical areas across England and wales
use a 2 part test to decide when to prosecute - evidential and threshold
what are the aims of HM prison services in achieving social control
keep those sentenced in prison
helping them to lead law abiding and useful lives
how are HM prison services funded
and how much does it cost per prisoner a year
government funded
annual average cost per prisoner is £44,640
13 prisons in the UK privately ran
how are the HM prison services achieving social control through rewards for prisoners
privileges allowed for those with good behaviour
prisoners move up and down levels depending on their behaviour
what’s the aims of the national probation service in achieving social control
and how many offenders do they work with a year
supervise high risk offenders released into the community
work with around 30,000 offenders a year, supporting their rehabilitation while protecting the public
how are the national probation service funded
government
what are the working practices of the NPS
supervise offenders released into the community to help them not to reoffend
what are the aims of the jury in achieving social control
hear evidence and decide if the accused is guilty or innocent
try and convict guilty and protect innocent
how are the jury funded
senior salaries review body (SSRB)
when sworn in what do the jury have to do
take two judicial oaths
are the jury elected or appointed
appointed
what’s the aims of charities and pressure groups in achieving social control
improve prison regimes and conditions
what does the prison reform trust charity do
creates a just, humane and effective penal system
promotes prisoners and human rights
reduces unnecessary imprisonment
how are charities and pressure groups funded
independent not government funded
non profit making
enjoy some tax advantages from the government
what are the working practices of the charities and pressure groups
exist to support and defend the interest of their beneficiaries
what are the main aims and working practices for judges
aims and objectives in a crown court - make decisions about the law including its interpretation and application
what do judges ensure in a trial
the trial is human rights compliant
what must the judge do for the jury
explain the procedure and legal issues and sum up the evidence and then finally pass a sentence fallowing a guilty verdict or plea
why do judges interpret the law
if its unclear and set precedent, legal rules, for other courts to follow
