AC3.1- Roles Of Agencices In Social Control Flashcards
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What is social control
Social control refers to the mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society employs to regulate
individual behaviour, ensuring conformity and compliance with established norms and laws.
What are two type of social control is achieve through
Formal and informal
What is informal social control
Excerised throught societial norms, customs, and expectations without legal enforcement
What is formal social control
Implemented by authorised bodies through laws and regulations
what are the 3 agencies that enforce social control
Police Service
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Judiciary
what do these agencies exerted nature of control
These agencies exert formal social control, utilising legal frameworks and official procedures to maintain order and enforce laws.
what happens if there is failure to adhere to laws can result in
Arrest and prosecution
Legal penalties such as fines, community service, or imprisonment
Criminal records impacting future opportunities
what is the philosophy of the police service
Uphold law and order with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights.
what are the aims and objective of the police service
Prevent crime, protect the public, and maintain public order.
where is the funding from for police
Primarily funded by the government and local council taxes.
what type of criminality do police investigate
Handle a broad spectrum, including theft, assault, and public disorder.
what type of offender do police deal with
Engage with all demographics, from juveniles to adults.
what is the police reach
Operate both locally and nationally through various police forces across the UK.
what is the CPS philosophy
Deliver justice through independent and fair prosecution decisions.
what are the aims and objective for CPS
Prosecute criminal cases investigated by the police, ensuring the right person is charged with the right offence.
where is the funding for the CPS
Funded by the government.
what type of criminality do the CPS deal with
Handle a range from minor offences to serious crimes like homicide and terrorism.
what type of offender do the CPS deal with
Prosecute individuals across all age groups and backgrounds.
what is the reach for the CPS
Operate across England and Wales with regional offices.
what is the philosophy for the judiciary
Maintain independence, impartiality, and uphold the rule of law.
what are the judiciary aims and objective
Ensure fair trials, interpret laws, and deliver justice.
where is the judiciary funding come from
Funded by the government to safeguard judicial independence.
what type of criminality do judiciary deal with
Preside over cases ranging from minor offences to serious crimes.
what type of offenders do the judiciary deal with
Adjudicate cases involving all offender types.