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What is a youth court?
A court that deals with any person under 18
What does a youth court deal with?
Any crime committed by a child (apart from a few exceptions)
What is a crown/criminal court?
Where cases go after the magistrateās court if theyāre serious enough
What does a crown/criminal court deal with?
Serious criminal cases (e.g. murder, rape or robbery)
What is a civil court?
A court that deals with disputes (therefore no jury)
What does a civil court deal with?
Disputes (e.g. inheritance and custody)
What is a magistrateās court?
Where all criminal cases start and minor cases are sentenced
What does a magistrateās court deal with?
Minor offences (e.g. speeding)
What is a judge?
A professional who decides the punishment (if guilty)
Why are judges important?
They provide a professional opinion
What is a jury?
A group of 12 random adults who decide whether or not a person is guilty
Why are juries important?
They make the verdict less likely to be prejudiced
What is the CPS?
The organisation who prosecute criminal cases which have been investigated by the police
Why is the CPS important?
Itās separate from the police, so the outcome is less likely to be biased
What is a magistrate?
A volunteer who is in charge of a Magistrateās court
Why is the magistrateās court important?
Ensures that serious cases arenāt delayed by minor ones
What is a witness?
Someone who saw a crime take place
Why are witnesses important?
They provide evidence as to why someoneās guilty
What are the causes of crime?
Upbringing (lack of role models), poverty, addiction, boredom, behavioural issues/mental illness, manipulation
What percentage of prisoners have observed violence as a child?
41%
What percentage of ex-prisoners reoffend within a year of leaving prison?
47%
What percentage of under 18s reoffend within a year of leaving prison
70%
According to the chief inspector of prisons, how many provided good support?
40%
What still happens in prisons?
Assaults and drug trading
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