WJEC Criminology Unit 4 AC 1.2

Police - Role in Investigation

- gather evidence (witness statements, forensic, surveillance)

- arrest suspects and ensure legal custody processes

- prepare case files for CPS submission

Police - Role in Trial

- act as witnesses, work with courts, presenting evidence

- work closely with CPS trying to change and prosecute offenders

- work with probation in managing an offender nearing release

CPS - Role in Investigation

- advise police on necessary evidence

- decide to prosecute based on evidence and public interest

CPS - Role in Trial

- present case in court and cross-examine evidence

- manage disclosure of evidence to the defense

Ministry of Justice (Governmental Departments) - Role in Investigation

- provide resources for investigation agencies

- implement policies guiding investigation

Ministry of Justice (Governmental Departments) - Role in Trial

- oversee work of courts

- develop legislation

- oversee probation services and prison systems

HM Courts and Tribunals Service - Role in Investigation

- ensures legal warrants are issued by judges or magistrates

- work with police and prisons to ensure safe delivery of prisoners to court

HM Courts and Tribunals Service - Role in Trial

- manage trial logistics

- support judges administering justice

- arrange video links if prisoner cannot attend court

HM Prison Service - Role in Investigation

- assist in evidence gathering for offences committed in prison

- defendants denied bail by police and court go to prison

- lawyers may ask for visit

HM Prison Service - Role in Trial

- secure custody for suspects awaiting trial

Probation (NPS) - Role in Investigation

- pre-sentence reports with offender background

Probation (NPS) - Role in Trial

- prepare offender assessments in domestic abuse cases for sentencing decisions

Voluntary Organisations - Role in Investigation

- supports victims and witnesses

Voluntary Organisations - Role in Trial

- assist witnesses in court preparation (Witness Service)

- advocate for fair trial outcomes and sentencing

Police link to other agencies

CPS - provide case files, work closely determining changes and seek legal advice from them

Courts - police obtain warrants from court and ensure people and evidence are ready for court

Prison - Police investigate prison crimes, transfer convicted individuals and assist in the recapture of prisoners

Probation - share information about offender history, collaborate on monitoring individuals on probation

Charity - Refer victims for help, collaborate for rehabilitation programs

CPS link to other agencies

Police - review submitted evidence and ensure it is robust

Courts - CPS present case in court and cross-examine witnesses

Prison - Communicate about appeals or new evidence and sentencing decisions

Probation - Consult on pre-sentence reports and risk assessments, liase on sentencing outcomes so it meets the probation requirements

Charity - CPS consult organisations that provide service for offenders

Courts link to other agencies

Police - give them warrants and police provide security

CPS - court manage CPS disclosure and ensure that the defence has access and they communicate the outcome

Prison - ensure safe transportation for court, communicate on any updates about prisoners or releases

Probation - Report compliance or breaches and implement probation orders

Charity - provide facilities for victims and witnesses

Prison link to other agencies

Police - assist on recapture and police transfer to facilities after sentencing

CPS - implement sentencing decisions and ensure offenders attend hearings

Courts - safe transportation for court and communicate updates on custody

Probation - plan offender reintegration, share risk assessments and supervise offender custody

Charity - Work with advocacy groups like Howard League of Penal Reform and deliver educational programs in prison

Probation link to other agencies

Police - Share information about offender compliance and assist enforcing breach action for non-compliance

CPS - provide a pre-sentence report when recommending appropriate sentencing

Courts - report compliance and they serve probation orders and community sentences are included in rulings

Prison - liase and preparation when prisoner is released and oversee prisoner when they are released

Charity - rehabilitation and refer to support groups like addiction treatment

Government Agencies link to other agencies

Police - receive funding and work with Home Office on national security

CPS - they work together to update legislation, liase with departments and oversight

Courts - overseen by the ministry of justice, ensure efficiency, collab to address legislative changes

Prison - funded by the ministry of justice to manage prisoners and provide feedback

NPS - receive funding, partner with ministry of justice to deliver community based sentencing

Charity - work with government to secure grants and collaborate on crime reduction

Voluntary Organisations link to other agencies

Police - refer victims to support groups e.g Victim Support

CPS - work with victims to ensure victims needs are represented in court

Courts - provide special facilities for victims and witnesses

Prison - deliver in-prison support like education, prisons work with Howard League of Penal Reform to improve conditions

NPS - collaborate with rehabilitation services for offenders reintegrating into the community