AC3.1 Flashcards
(36 cards)
What are the aims/ objectives of the police
-Punish offenders for the crimes they have committed.
-Rehabilitate offenders through prison programs (e.g. anger management) to help them reintegrate safely into society.
Deter crime by making potential offenders aware of the consequences (both individual and general deterrence).
-Retribution – ensuring punishment is proportionate to the crime committed.
Who funds the police and how much
Funded by the Ministry of Justice.
Around 4 billion funding per year
How much is it to keep a prisoner in prison for a year
40/45,000 per year
What are the working practices for the police - types of prisons
Category A prisoners
Most dangerous; escape would threaten public or national security.
Crimes: murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, etc.
Held in high-security prisons (e.g., HMP Belmarsh).
Only 8 Category A prisons in the UK.
Category B prisoners
Do not require maximum security but still pose a significant risk.
Crimes: violent offences, serious drug offences, repeat offenders.
Category C prisoners
Cannot be trusted in open prisons but unlikely to escape.
Often committed non-violent offences.
Category D prisoners
Lowest security level; open prisons with relaxed regime.
Considered low risk and trusted not to escape.
Focus on rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
What type of strategy are working practices
National strategy
How many prisons are there in England and Wales
122
What are the aims of Probation
Rehabilitate offenders to reduce reoffending and protect the public.
Support reintegration by helping offenders re-enter society.
Assist with practical needs such as housing and employment after release.
Prevent reoffending through ongoing support and supervision.
Monitor community orders to ensure compliance.
What theory does probation link to
Left realism approach – tackles root causes of crime with programs (e.g. drug and alcohol support).
Who funds Probation
Funded by the government - ministry of justice
How much funding has the probation for since 2019
£300 million funding - for more staff so more supervision
How many probation officers are there
28,000
What type of criminal does probation work with
Prisoners during trial, while in prison, and after prison
Work with all types of offenders - Low to high risk offenders -
How many people work with probation a year
Over 250,000 people under the supervision a year
What reach is probation
National strategy
12 regional branches
108 probation delivery units.
What is the philosophy of the police
Sir Robert Peel created the London Metropolitan Police to formalise policing.
What is the aim of the police
Protecting the public: Police arrest criminals to keep people safe.
Prevention and order: Maintain order and prevent crime through active presence.
Deterrence: Police visibility discourages people from committing crimes.
Retribution: Arresting suspects ensures accountability for crimes.
Denunciation: Public arrests show society’s disapproval of criminal behaviour.
Maintain peace: Overall aim is to keep peace and public order.
Who funds the police
Government funded - taxpayers money and private event hire e.g football matches
How much funding does the police get
2023-24 - £27 billion
What types if criminals do police deal with
Deal with all types of offending - speeding to murders
What reach is the police
National and Local
43 regional police forces in England and Wales and 3 special forces
How many officers do the police have
147,000
What does the CPS value
values fairness, equality and respect
What are the aims of the CPS
Protect the public by prosecuting offenders
Retribution - prosecute offender
What roles do the CPS have
Decides which cases should be prosecuted
assists, informs and supportsvictims/witnesses
Advises the police during the early stages of investigations
prepares cases and presents them at court
