Which organisations are involved? Flashcards

1
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What does CPS stand for?

A

Crown Prosecution Service.

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What does the CPS do?

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It decides whether a prosecution should go ahead and prosecutes the case on our behalf.

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What happens in a court hearing?

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Citizens sit in a jury who the decide the guilt or innocence of the accused person. Judges decide the sentence.

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4
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Who decides the sentence in a court hearing?

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The judge.

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5
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Who sits in a jury in a court hearing?

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Citizens.

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6
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What are the Prison and Probation Services responsible for?

A

Those found guilty of an offence.

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7
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What are all the elements important in?

A

The judicial process

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What are the bad things that could happen without all the elements?

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Laws but no police force, or courts but no form of punishment?

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9
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What are the roles within the criminal justice system?

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Concerned citizen, neighbourhood watch member, special constable, jury member and magistrate.

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10
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What are the key building blocks of the criminal justice system?

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Making the law, enforcing the law, the justice system holding people to account for their actions, sanctions and sentencing enforcement

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