Unit 1 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Where is a jury used
In crown court when the defendant pleads non guilty
What’s are the jury and magistrates called ?
Lay - people
(Not legal professionals)
What typically where magistrates in the 19th century
Upper class white men which where land owners
Which court are most cases brought to
Magistrates as crown court only take on the most serious
Which court do under 18s attend
Magistrates youth, except when serious crimes are committed like murder or manslaughter
Which year where women aloud to practice law
1919
What is the cps
Crown prosecution service
What is the harm principle
Philosopher & politician John Stuart mill in 1859
“The only purpose for which power can rightfully be exercised over any member of a civilised community against his will is to prevent harms to others”
The word omissions means
Failing to do something
Do England and wales criminalise omissions?
No they do not, although there are some important exceptions
What defines a victim
( ministry of justice 2015 ) defines a victim as somebody who had suffered physical, mental, emotional harm or economic loss which was directly caused by a criminal offense or a close relative of someone who’s death was cause by a criminal offense
Business and organisations may also be victims of crime
4 categories of male prisons
Training prisons
Open prisons
Local prisons
High security prisons
What is a suspended sentence
A suspended sentence is when the person does not actually go to prison as long as they commit no further offences over a set time period
What is a community sentence
Participating in unpaid work in the community or supervision by a probation officer or participating in a alcohol or drug treatment programme
What is a fine ?
(Type of sentencing)
A financial penalty paid to the court
Examples of Types of disqualifications
(Sentencing)
From a activity such as driving
Or
From being a company director
Example of types of orders you get within sentencing
An order relating to treatment for mental illness
What is a conditional discharge
(Sentencing)
The person is not punished for now but if they commit a further offence within a certain amount of time they will be punished for the current offence
Retribution =
The punishment of offenders
Deterrence
The reduction of crime
Rehabilitation =
The reform and rehabilitation of offenders
Incapacitation =
The protection of the public
Reparation =
The making of reparation by offenders to persons effected by their offences
Sentencing process =
Found guilty or pleaded guilty
Sentenced immediately or adjourned to a later date
Sentenced by a magistrate or district judge in a magistrates court or judge in a crown court
