WRITE UP MODEL
WJEC LEVEL 3 APPLIED DIPLOMA IN
CRIMINOLOGY
Summary: Criminology Unit 3 – AC 2.2
Describe the Trial Processes
The criminal trial process in England and Wales follows a structured pathway designed to
ensure fairness, efficiency, and justice. It involves several key stages, including offence
classification, plea bargaining, bail decisions, court hearings, verdicts, and appeals.
Classification of Criminal Offences
Criminal offences are divided into three main categories, which determine where a case is
heard and how it is tried: