AC 1.2 Describe the organisation of the crimminal justice system in England and Wales

What is Law creation?

It is when the Parliament passes an act that’s either a legislation or statute law.

What is the Judge’s role in law creation?

They create law by setting judicial precedents that other courts must follow by interpreting the meaning of the statutes.

What is the Administration of the system’s role in law creation?

The two government departments oversee most of the justice system and are responsible for its smooth running.

What is the Police’s role in the criminal justice system?

• They are responsible for enforcing the criminal law.

• They investigative crimes.

• They collect evidence.

• They arrest and detain suspects.

How many regional police forces are in England and Wales?

43

What is the CPS’s role in the criminal justice system?

• They advise the police in their investigations about lines of inquiry and what evidence is required to build a case.

• They assess evidence that the police submit to them and decide whether to prosecute and what the charge will be.

• They prepare and present prosecutors in court.

How many cases a year does the Independent Prosecution service deal with a year?

500k

What is the HM courts and Tribunal service’s role in the criminal justice system?

They are responsible for the administration of the courts and tribunals in England and Wales.

What is the HM Prison and Probation service’s role in the criminal justice system?

• They carry out the sentences given to the offenders by the courts.

• They seek to rehabilitate offenders so that they can lead to a crime free life.

What is HM Prison service?

They supervise offenders is custody.

What is the National Probation Service?

They supervise offenders who are serving sentences in the community including prisoners who have been released on license to severe part of their sentence outside prison.

What is the courts relationship like with the police?

• They provide evidence.

• They provide protection.

• Hold defendants in cells.

What is the CPS’s relationship like with the police?

• They provide evidence for prosecution of offenders.

• They change offenders in line with CPS instructions.

What is the HM Prison and Probation relationship like with the police?

They arrest prisoners on recall for breaching terms of licence.

What is the voluntary organisations relationship like with the police?

• Referrals.

• Victim support.

• Women’s refugees.

• Witness service.

What is the police’s like with the CPS?

• They advise on possible lines of enquiry and evidence.

• Collection is used for the case.

What is the courts relationship like with the CPS?

• Preparing and presenting the prosecution case against offenders.

• Preparing appeals against unduly lenient sentences.

What is the courts, prison and probation services like with the Government?

The ministry of justice is the department responsible.

What is police’s relationship like with the Government?

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