AC 3.1 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the role of the police?
Enforce the law, protect the public, arrest suspects
What are the aims and objectives of the police?
Keep peace and maintain order
Protect life and property
Prevent, detect, and investigate crime
Bring offenders to justice
What are the philosophy/values of the police?
Ability to perform their duties depends on the public cooperation and approval
Use of physical force is a last resort
Policing by consent
How is the police funded?
2024/25 budget was £18.4 billion, £842.9 million increase
2/3 from government (taxation), rest from council tax, small amount from charging for services such as policing football matches
What are the working practices of the police?
43 national police forces in England and Wales
Deal with the beginnings of most cases
How does the police achieve social control?
Can arrest suspicious people and prevent crimes before they have happened, can also find evidence to help prosecute an offender
What is the role of the CPS?
Act as prosecution in cases in the Crown Court, provide police with lines of enquiry, carry out Full Code Test, decide appropriate charges, decide which cases should be prosecuted
What are the aims and objectives of the CPS?
Deliver high quality casework, improve public confidence, make sure the correct person is prosecuted, bring offenders to justice where possible
What are the philosophy/values of the CPS?
Act with integrity and objectivity, exercise sound judgement with confidence, being independent and fair, treating everyone with respect, show sensitivity and understanding to victims and witnesses
How is the CPS funded?
Funded by the government -> centrally agreed budgets administered by HM Treasury, approximately £728 million
What are the working practices of the CPS?
Operate across England & Wales with 14 regional teams prosecuting cases locally, deal with offences that carry a sentence of 6 months or longer, 24/7 virtual team
How does the CPS achieve social control?
Decide what charge an offender receives, act as prosecution in serious cases, advise the police on where to look for more evidence, decide whether there is enough evidence (Full Code Test)
