Unit 3 1.2

Question 1

What is the role of the police

Answer 1

-they provide evidence in courts
-help bring defendants to courts
-works with CPS for charging and prosecution
-assists courts in case preparation

Question 2

Relationship with other organisations police

Answer 2

Cps- advise police on charges, handles court advocacy, works closely in charging and the prosecution of offenders
Hm courts and tribunals service- collaborates on cases and defendant presence, ensure defendants in custody are brought before them
National probation service- aids in arresting recalled probationers

Question 3

What is the role of the ministry of justice

Answer 3

Oversee courts, probation and prisons

Question 4

Relationship with other organisations ministry of justice

Answer 4

Hm courts and tribunals service- part of MOJ, contributes to laws, oversees courts
Probation services- managed by MOJ, part of the justice system
Hm prison service- falls under MOJ’s administration

Question 5

What is the role of Hm courts and tribunal services

Answer 5

• helps make laws through judgements
  -ensures safe prisoner transport
• sets up video links for remote hearings
• holds prisoners in court cells

Question 6

Relationship with other organisations Hm courts and tribunal services

Answer 6

Police-

Question 15

Define imprisonment

Answer 15

The state of being imprisoned, captivity

Question 16

Define probation

Answer 16

The release of an offender subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision

Question 17

Define concurrent

Answer 17

Existing,happening or done at the same time

Question 18

Define consecutive

Answer 18

Following each other consecutively

Question 19

Define detention

Answer 19

The action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody

Question 20

Summary of the criminal justice system prcieudre

Answer 20

1. Law creation - criminal law is made in parliament
2. Police enforce the law that is made by investigating breaches of criminal law. They will arrest a suspect and use their powers of detention and interview
3. Crown prosecution service- will advise the police on the appropriate charge
4. Suspect brought before the court:all cases start in the magistrate’s courts and around 5% go to the crown court
5. Defendant is released on bail or remanded in to custody
6. A guilty plea results in sentencing or a plea of not guilty results in a trial. A trial will include witnesses giving evidence. A bench of magistrates or a jury decides the verdict.
7. If convicted, formal punishment is given by the magistrates or judges. The sentencing council provides guidelines to assist the courts. If a custodial sentence is given the defendant is sent to prison
8. Hm prison service oversees the welfare of prisoners. Hm inspectorate of prisons is an independent body that reports on the conditions and treatment of those in prisons
9. When released from prison a prisoner is usually on licence and is subject to supervision by the prosecution service. Any breach may result in a return to prison