Criminology unit 4 - AC 1.2 // SOLVED

Criminology unit 4 - AC 1.2 // SOLVED name 5 areas of the criminal justice system - ANS 1. police 2. ministry of justice 3. crown prosecution service 4. HMPS 5. national probation service what is the role of the police? - ANS arrest offenders and protect victims and the public how does the police work with other agencies? - ANS 1. work with courts - making sure defendants attend and often giving evidence in court with probation in the management of an offender 3. work closely with CPS in the charging and prosecuting of offenders what is the role of the ministry of justice? - ANS oversees the work of: 1. HM courts and tribunals service 2. probation services 3. prison systems what is the role of the HM courts and tribunals service? - ANS responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts tribunals how does the HM courts and tribunals service work with other agencies? - ANS 1. contributes to law creation through judiciary precedent and statutory interpretation 2. works with police to ensure safe delivery of prisoners to court 3. arrangements of video links if prisoner can't attend court for hearing what is the role of the CPS? - ANS prosecutes criminals that have been investigated by the police how does the CPS work with other agencies? - ANS 1. advise the police on charging a suspect 2. appear in the courts to conduct the advocacy of a case what is the role of the HMPS? - ANS keep offenders who are sentenced in custody how does the HMPS work with other agencies? - ANS 1. lawyers may visit prisons for legal consultations 2. judge sets term of imprisonment 3. defendants denied bail by police or court sent back to prison 4. work with probation services if prisoner is released