AC 3 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is the Philosophy of the Police Force
Preventing Crime and disorder
impartially serve the law
physical force is a last resort
What do the Police do
Keep the peace and maintain order
Protect life and property
Prevent, detect and investigate crime
How are the Police funded
Total budget of £15.2 billion
2/3 from central government
council tax
How do the Police operate throughout the country
39 Regional forces in England and Wales
How can budget cuts impact the Police
Lack of funding -> less officer for patrol -> More crime
How do differing priorities limit the Police in achieving social control
Local and national priorities differ so different areas could receive less attention
What are the main strengths of the Police force
Huge volume of cases brought to trial each year
CSEW -> 7% fall in crime
What are the main limitations of the Police force
Macpherson report -> Institutionally racist
Home office -> 10% increase in crime
What are the aims of the CPS
Advices the police in investigations about lines of inquiry
Prepares and presents the prosecution case for court
What is the philosophy of the CPS
Independence and fairness
Honesty and openness
Equality and inclusion
How are the CPS funded
£500 million per year
recovers some assets that have been confiscated from criminals
How do the CPS operate
14 regional area teams
Headed by the director of Public Prosecutions
Full code test to decide if they should convict
Name some strengths of the CPS
Over a 3 month period : Prosecutes 80,000 cases in crown court, 450,000 cases in a magistrates
Around 80% of the defendants prosecuted are convicted
Which limitations are the CPS most affected by
Access to Resources
Finance
Crimes committed by those with moral imperatives
How can budget cuts impact the CPS
Accused of failing to investigate cases properly and downgrading charges so it can prosecute cases in a magistrates court.
How can Moral imperatives limit the CPS
Can be difficult to persuade the jury if they believe that the defendant acted morally
What are the aims of the Judiciary
Manage the trial
Ensure fairness to all parties
passing sentences
explaining legal issues and procedures to the jury
How are Judges funded
Judges are very well paid
Lord Chief Justice (£262,000)
Lowest Ranked Judges (£112,000)
What is the philosophy of the Judiciary
Judicial independence
Impartiality
Integrity
Equality
What are the working practices of the Judiciary
Security of Tenure
Judiciary organised in a clear hierarchy
Deal with all types of offender and offence
Supreme court has nationwide jurisdiction
What are the strengths of Judges
Independent from the government so are impartial
Very well trained
What are the limitations of the judiciary
Many are out of touch with society - 68% male, over 50% aged over 50, only 7% from minority backgrounds
James Pickles
Too lenient
