Criminal Justice System Flashcards
1
Q
What word would you use to describe the judiciary selected?
A
Independent
2
Q
Which person has responsibility of providing legal advice to the government?
A
Attorney General
3
Q
Who are the ministry of justice responsible for?
A
Courts
Prison
Probation
Attendance centers
4
Q
Who is the head of the crown prosecution service?
A
Director of public prosecutions
5
Q
Which organization runs the public defense service?
A
Legal Aid Agency
6
Q
Must a victims personal statement be read out in court?
A
No, as a victim you are entitled to specify whether you’d like to read this out in court if the suspect is found to be guilty.
Your personal statement may be used for parole considerations also.
