AC1.2

Question 1

describe the organisation of the criminal justice system: Police

Answer 1

• work with courts to ensure defendants in custody are brought before them
• gives evidence in court
• work with probation in managing an offender nearing release,
• work closely with the CPS in trying to charge and prosecute offenders

Question 2

describe the organisation of the criminal justice system: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Answer 2

• oversee the work of courts
• oversee the work of probation services
• oversee the prison systems
• deal with legislation and guidances for working in different organisations of the CJS

Question 3

describe the organisation of the criminal justice system: COURTS/SENTENCING COUNCIL

Answer 3

• contributes to law creation through judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
• liaise with police and prisons to ensure the safe delivery of prisoners to court.
  arrange video links if a prisoner cannot attend court.
• prisoners held in court cells pending their court hearing & return to prison

Question 4

describe the organisation of the criminal justice system: CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

Answer 4

• advise the police on a charging suspect.
• work with the police to check evidence collated & if there is enough evidence to charge a suspect.
• appear in courts to conduct advocacy of a case.

Question 5

describe the organisation of the criminal justice system: PRISON SERVICE

Answer 5

• work with probation services when a prisoner is to be released.
• lawyers may ask for prison visits to have legal consultations with client
• defendants denied bail by courts and police are remanded to prison
• judge & courts decide prison term for offenders.

Question 6

describe the organisation of the criminal justice system: PROBATION SERVICE

Answer 6

• arrest a prisoner recalled to prisoner whilst on probation
• liaise with police should there be any issues whilst a person is on probation.
• work with other charity organisations to help prisoners leave prison successfully & have support.

Question 7

Relationship between the CJS

Answer 7

law creation: criminal law is made in parliament

police: enforce the law by investigating criminal activity. they arrest, detain and interview suspects.

crown prosecution service: will advise the police on the appropriate charge

suspect brought before the court

defendant released on bail or remanded into custody

a guilty plea results in sentencing and a plea of not guilty results in a trial. this includes a judge & a jury.

if convicted, formal punishment is given by the judge. sentencing council provides guideline. may be sent to prison.

prison services oversee welfare of prisoner & enforces punishment

when released, a prisoner is usually on licence & supervised by the probation service .