The Justice System Flashcards
What are the five parts of the justice system
The police
The judiciary
Legal representatives
Criminal and civil law courts
Tribunals and dispute resolution
What is the role of the police
-Uphold the law firmly and fairly
-Prevent crime
-keep the kings peace
-Protect, help and reassure community
-Use integrity, common sense and sound judgement
-Protecting life and property
-Preserving order
-Bringing offenders to justice
What are the police’s 3 powers
Stop and search: need ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect that someone is carrying illegal drugs, weapons, stolen property or something that could be used to commit a crime.
Power of arrest: need reasonable grounds to suspect crime involvement for which an arrest is necessary, any place, any time, must tell the suspect why.
Entry, search and seizure: to arrest someone or seize items in connection with a crime, usually need to obtain a warrant from court first, seize anything if they have reasonable grounds
What is the role of the judiciary
-Administer justice according to the law
-Pass sentences in criminal cases
-Make decisions in civil law cases
-Interpret and apply the law
-Decide sentencing
What does it mean to preside over court proceedings
Judges ensure that a court case follows agreed rules, provide advice on points of law and give guidance to a jury on the evidence and points of law.
What are the powers of the judiciary
-Interpret the law
-control hearings and trials in their courtroom
-determine sentencing
-influence debate and discussion
What are the three main branches of legal profession
Legal executives
Solicitors
Barristers
