Ac 3.1

• What is the main role of the police?

  To maintain public order and enforce laws
• What legislation contains the powers of the police?

  PACE 1984
• When was the CPS established?

  1986
• What is the main function of the CPS?

  To prosecute criminal cases in England and Wales
• Why was the CPS created?

  To reduce bias in prosecution by police
• What are the responsibilities of the CPS?

  Decide cases, determine charges, prepare cases
• What values does the CPS uphold?

  Independence, fairness, transparency, accountability
• How was the CPS funded in 2016-2017?

  Government funding
• What was the CPS budget in 2016-2017?

  £500 million
• How does the CPS recover costs?

  Through court awards against defendants
• How many geographical areas does the CPS cover?

  13 areas
• What types of offences does the CPS deal with?

  Full range of offences and criminality
• What is the role of the judge in court?

  To interpret and apply the law
• What must judges explain to the jury?

  Procedures and legal issues
• What is the average salary of a judge?

  £112,000
• What is the role of the Prison Service?

  To reform and rehabilitate offenders
• What was the budget of the Prison Service in 2015?

  £3.4 billion
• What are the categories of prisons based on security risk?

  Categories A-D
• What is the role of the NPS?

  To supervise high-risk offenders in the community
• How many offenders does the NPS work with annually?

  30,000 offenders
• What is required of offenders released after serving 2 days to 2 years?

  Must be supervised by NPS for 12 months
• What is the belief behind the NPS's approach to offenders?

  Offenders can change and become responsible
• What was the NPS budget in 2018?

  £4.6 million
• What is the role of charities in the criminal justice system?

  To provide help and raise money for reform
• What is the objective of the Prison Reform Trust?

  To create a just and humane penal system
• What does the Howard League for Penal Reform aim for?

  Less crime and fewer people in prison
• What are the strengths and limitations of the Prison Service?

  Strengths:

  • Rehabilitation focus
  • Public safety emphasis
  • Evidence-based practices

  
  

  Limitations:

  • Overcrowding issues
  • Budget cuts affecting services
  • Limited resources for rehabilitation
• What are the roles of pressure groups in the criminal justice system?

  • Influence public policy for specific causes
  • Promote equality and human rights
  • Challenge government decisions and practices
• What campaigns are associated with charities in the criminal justice system?

  • Out of Trouble campaign: Reducing youth imprisonment
  • Out for Good campaign: Securing employment for ex-offenders
  • Books for Prisoners campaign: Reducing criminalization of children