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1.2 relationship CJS
Relationships of agencies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the criminal justice system (CJS)? | The network of institutions and processes that deal with crime and law enforcement. |
| What are the two primary goals of the criminal justice system, | preventing crime and punishing offenders. |
| What does the term "case attrition" refer to in the context of criminal justice? | It refers to the dropout of cases as they move through the system |
| 3 responsibilities of the police | Keep the peace Enforce the law Investigate crime |
| 4 responsibilities of the CPS | Advise police in their investigations about lines of inquiry and what evidence is required Independently assess the evidence submitted Determine what the charges should be Apply the Full Code Test |
| 4 responsibilities of HM Courts and Tribunal Service | Hear the plea Decide bail applications Inform the jury about the law and their role Pass sentence |
| 4 responsibilities of HM prison service | Supervise offenders in custody Oversee welfare of offenders in custody Supervise punishment Rehabilitate to try to avoid recidivism |
| 3 responsibilities of HM probation service | Supervise offenders serving sentence in the community Supervise punishment such as unpaid work Work with community rehabilitation companies, the courts and police to manage offenders safely and effectively |
| 2 responsibilities of charities and pressure groups | Liaise with various agencies for support to enable change to be effective The Prison Reform Trust works with prisons and other agencies to improve the penal system |
| 2 ways in which the police might work with the courts | Hold and manage defendants for court Support court proceedings – by giving evidence as prosecution witnesses and protecting vulnerable witnesses. |
| 2 ways in which the probation and prison service might work together | Release planning: Probation and prisons work together on resettlement plans, including housing, employment, and supervision. Risk management: Probation uses prison‑provided behaviour and risk information to enforce licence conditions. |
| 2 ways probation and the courts might work together | Pre‑sentence reports: Probation advises courts on suitable sentences and offender risks/needs. Supervising sentences: Probation manages community orders and licence conditions, reporting any breaches to the court. |
| 2 ways the CPS and police work together | Charging decisions: Police gather evidence and consult the CPS, who advise on charges Case preparation: Police collect statements, forensic evidence, and files needed for court, while CPS prepares prosecution and advises on further evidence required. |
| 2 ways prison and charities work together | Improving conditions & treatment: Charities research & highlight problems in prisons, working with staff for safer, fairer conditions Supporting rehabilitation: Charities provide programmes & advice that help with education, employment, and resettlement |