3.1 Role of agencies in social control

Question 1

aims of the judiciary

Answer 1

crown - support jury to understand proceedings

appeal - listen to evidence in cases of appealing sentence or conviction and make informed decision

Question 2

funding of the judiciary

Answer 2

senior salaries review board, SSRB

in 2023 most senior made 294k and district made 157k

Question 3

philosophy of the judiciary

Answer 3

judge must be loyal to king as head of state, ensure law and order maintained and apply law equally

Question 4

working practices of the judiciary

Answer 4

• take oaths to remain independent from the government and are fair and consistent
• deal with any offenders over 10, age of criminal responsibility
• criminality depends on type of court, summary, triable either way or indictable
• judges divided into superior and inferior
• 91 locations where crown regular sits, high profile at Central Criminal Court (old bailey) such as the Yorkshire ripper

Question 5

aims of the police

Answer 5

follow PACE act 1984
- arrest, detain, search and interview suspects of a crime

Question 6

funding of the police

Answer 6

central government grants raised through council tax

Question 7

philosophy of the police

Answer 7

depends on location:
Humberside - help public feel engaged, give staff and community a voice and encourage innovation

Met Police - keep London safe for everyone by
1. focus on what matters most to Londoners
2. work more closely with partners and public
3. achieve best outcomes for justice and in support of victims

Question 8

working practice of police

Answer 8

• respond to calls and general beat duties
• specialist teams deal with specific crimes such as anti-terrorism, firearms and dog handler
• special constables and PCSOs
• commissioner regionally elected
• 45 territorial forces

Question 9

aims of the CPS

Answer 9

work under the prosecution of offences act 1985 to
- decide what to prosecute
- determine appropriate charges
- prepare cases and present in court
- keep cases under review

Question 10

funding of the CPS

Answer 10

central government funding
- strain from budget cuts
- can recover costs from courts by charging offenders

Question 11

philosophy of the CPS

Answer 11

’ to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence, and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible’

Question 12

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