Topic 6: Roles of Agencies Flashcards
(15 cards)
Police
What is the aim of the police?
To reduce crime and maintain law and order e.g. protection of life, preservation of peace, preventing and detecting crime
Police
How does the police meet their aim?
They work alomgside communities and they have the power to arrest, detain, search and interview under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act
Police
What is the working practices of the police?
Every police forces have a team of officers who are responsible for general beat duties and respond to emergency and non emergency calls 24/7 all year round. After a probationary period of the beat duties, many officers opt for specialist roles such as CID, counterterrorism, dog handling, etc. Neighbourhood officers are assigned to local community groups such as neighbourhood watch schemes. They also work with courts when offenders are released on probation.
Police
What is it funded?
Main source is central government grant. Another way is council tax.
CPS
what is the aim?
To prosecute crimes in England and Wales.
CPS
Under which Act was the CPS established and what power did it receive under the Criminal Justice AAct 2003?
- The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985
-The power to decide the charge in all but minor offences
CPS
Why was it created and what was the role of the police before its creation?
The police used to be the one to give chrages to offenders however the CPS was created in order to promote independence and leaving the police to investigate crimes.
CPS
The 4 key values that the CPS aims to uphold
- independent
- honest
- respectful
- behave professionally
CPS
What are the main responsibilities in relation to criminal cases?
Deciding which cases should be prosecuted, keeping them all under continuour review, advise the police during investigations, prapare cases and present them at court, provide info and support to victims and witnesses
CPS
How many geographical areas does the CPS have and what is the purpose of CPS Direct?
- 14 in England and Wales
- CPS Direct provide the police with charging advice
CPS
Who is the current head of the CPS and what is their official title?
Director of Public Prosecutions is Max Hill
CPS
What is the two part test used by the CPS?
It decides whether there is enough reliab;e and credible evidence to give a realistic prospect of conviction in court, however if there isn’t then they will not prosecute.
CPS
Under what circumstances can the threshold test be applied and why is it considered an infringement of liberty?
Only used where the suspect presents a substantial bail risk and not all evidence is available at the time when the suspect is to be released from custody
CPS
What types of legal professionals does the CPS use to present cases in court?
self employed advocates or agents
