Theme C: England and Wales justice system 1 Flashcards
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What is the primary role of the police in England and Wales?
The role of the police is to keep the public safe.
How do the police prevent crime?
They prevent crime by providing education in schools and in the community.
What is one way the police deter crime?
They deter crime through patrolling in the community.
What powers do the police have regarding stop and search?
They can stop people in public and ask them to explain their actions, and stop and search people if they have a reasonable suspicion.
What is one power the police have related to arrest?
To arrest anyone they believe has committed a crime, is engaged in committing a crime, or who is about to break the law.
What can police do if they need to enter premises?
They can enter premises without permission to arrest someone or to save a life or to prevent a crime.
What is one role of judges in England and Wales?
Judges are in charge of trials.
What is a power judges have regarding sentencing?
Judges decide what punishment those found guilty by jury in Crown Court trials should receive.
What does it mean for judges to set a precedent?
Judges set a precedent by their interpretation of existing law that is then followed by other judges in future trials.
How do judges apply the law?
Judges apply the law as made by Parliament (statutory law) and case law (common law) to all cases they hear.
What guidelines do judges use for sentencing?
Judges use sentencing guidelines from the sentencing council/Act of Parliament.
What are the roles of judges?
Judges are in charge of trials, keep order in court, and uphold and interpret the law.
What powers do judges have?
Judges have the power to apply the law, decide sentencing and outcomes, and set precedent.
How do judges apply the law?
Judges apply statutory law and case law to all cases they hear.
What is a judge’s role in criminal trials regarding juries?
Judges advise juries on points of law to ensure a fair trial.
What is a judge’s responsibility in sentencing?
Judges decide the punishment for those found guilty in Crown Court trials, varying by offence type and seriousness.
What guidelines do judges use for sentencing?
Judges use sentencing guidelines from the sentencing council or Act of Parliament; if unavailable, Court of Appeal judgments may be considered.
What do judges decide in civil trials?
Judges decide the outcome of civil trials.
What is setting precedent?
Judges set precedent by interpreting existing law, which is then followed by other judges in future trials.
What is the role of the police?
The role of the police is to keep the public safe.
How do police prevent crime?
They prevent crime by providing education in schools and in the community.
How do police deter crime?
They deter crime through patrolling in the community.
What do police do when investigating a crime?
They investigate and collect evidence of crime.
What is the power of stop and search?
Police can stop people in public and ask them to explain their actions, and stop and search people if they have reasonable suspicion of a crime.
