Chapter 3 - the legal system

• her majestys inspectorate of constabulary is an organisation independent of the gov that is responsible for monitoring standards in police forces and reporting to the pubkic
• independent police complaints commision is a public organisation indepenfent of the gov and police
• european economic area is a group of countries that have signed a treaty to allow free movement of goods, services, capital and people
• magistrates are responsible for hearing cases and deciding punishment
• legal advisor - a person who is qualified to give legal advice to clients on legal matters.
• a defendant is the person accused of a crime
• the media reporters are in court to report the trial to the public
• the public gallery is where the public can sit and watch the court proceedings
• the court usher escorts witnesses to and from the court, making sure things run smoothly
• probation officers provide reports on offenders backgrounds before suitable punishments are decided
• prosecution and defence lawyers question witnesses and make statements at the beginning and end of trial
• the witness stand is a place where witnesses give evidence in court.
• restorative justice - the offender makes peace with the victim and makes up for any loss or damage
• rehabilitation helps an offender to change their behaviour and reduce the chance of reoffending
• retribution makes sure that an offender is punished in a way that satisfies the victim
• youth offending team - a team of professionals who work with young people who are involved in crime
• magistrates can be appointed at 18 years old and must reitre at 70
• civic duty is the duty of a citizen to participate in the political life of the community
• ombudsman - an independant person who investigates complaints about the conduct of public bodies
• perjury is when a person who has aken an oath as a witness deliberately makes a false statement in a court or tribunal
• reform - an offender is reformed if they begin to understand the impact of their behavior on other
• hate crime - a crime committed because of the victim's race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristic
• national crime agency was made in 2014 to disrupt new types of organised crime
• crimestoppers is a national charity that encourages people to make contact anonymously to report crimes that have taken place or are being planned
• the forced marriage unit operates a public helpline to provide advise and help to victims of forced marriage