Public crime part 2 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the criminal justice system (CJS)
the governmental organisations and practises that serve to boith control crime and maintain control on the population - includes punishment for violations of the law
Ministry of justice
Largest governmental department, 77000 employees and budget of over £6.3bn
Examples of gov agencies
HM courts & tribunals service
Crown prosection service
Hm prison service
national offender managemnt
legal aid agency
youth jutice broad
home office
What are some priorities of Ministry of justice
- Reduce reoffending by using the skills of the public, private and voluntary sectors
- reduce youth crime by putting education at the centre of youth justice
- prison system that delivers maximum value for money
- Improve the way courts are run and put victims’ needs first
Why is the public so important to the CJS
Because it relies on the public for reporting crimes, serving as witnesses, and participating in the jury system.
Why is public involvement important beyond trials?
It helps shape policing practices, sentencing decisions, and sentencing policy.
What event influenced major changes in youth justice policy in the 1990s?
murder of jamie bulger
What did the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 introduce for children aged 12–14?
Secure training orders, allowing for their routine incarceration.
How did the 1994 Act extend sentencing powers for young offenders?
doubled detention limits for Young Offenders Institutions and extended Section 53 to let courts give lengthy sentences to 10–13-year-olds.
What was the public reaction to the murder of Megan Kanka?
It led to the creation of Megan’s Law, strengthening sex offender monitoring and public notification.
What does Megan’s Law require at the state and federal level?
State law: Sex offender registration
Federal law: Community notification about sex offenders
