Crime and punishment

• The police are the first point of contact with the criminal justice system.
• Police officers have powers to arrest, search, question, charge, caution, interview, and detain suspects.
• There is an increasing emphasis on community policing, which involves working closely with local communities to prevent crime and disorder.
• Police officers have powers to arrest, search, question, charge, caution, interview suspects, and gather evidence.
• There is an increasing emphasis on community policing and partnership working between different agencies.
• Criminal investigations involve gathering evidence from witnesses, victims, and other sources to build a case against the accused.
• Criminal investigations involve gathering information about crimes through interviews, forensic analysis, surveillance, and other methods.
• The CPS decides whether or not there is enough evidence to prosecute a case based on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
• Criminal Justice System (CJS) - The process by which offenders are brought to trial and punished.
• Investigators use various techniques such as forensic science, surveillance, interviews, and interrogation to gather information.
• Criminal trials involve presenting evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
• Investigators must follow strict procedures to ensure that any evidence gathered is admissible in court.
• Forensics can be used to collect physical evidence from crime scenes or victims' bodies.
• The code includes two tests that must be passed - evidential test (is there sufficient evidence) and public interest test (will it serve the interests of justice).
• Forensic science plays a crucial role in criminal investigation by providing scientific analysis of physical evidence found at crime scenes.
• The police are responsible for investigating criminal offences and bringing perpetrators to justice.
• The police are responsible for investigating criminal offences and bringing perpetrators to justice.
• Judges play a key role in ensuring fairness and impartiality during trials.
• Evidence can be obtained through interviews, forensic analysis, surveillance, and undercover operations.
• Prosecution decisions are made by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) using the Code for Crown Prosecutors as guidance.
• Magistrates' Courts deal with less serious cases such as minor assaults, theft, and motoring offences.
• Surveillance techniques include covert operations, wiretaps, and undercover agents.
• Police officers have powers of arrest and can search premises with a warrant if they suspect criminal activity.
• Police officers have powers of arrest and search without warrant under certain circumstances.
• Surveillance involves monitoring suspects through covert observation or electronic means.