The code for the CPS Rutherford et all 2022

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Cards (4)

  • What is the role of the CPS within the CJS?
    To prosecute criminals and give them the appropriate sentence for their crime.
  • What factors will the CPS take into account when deciding wether to prosecute someone?
    • The severity of the crime
    • whether they are a first time offender
    • was the crime accidental?
  • What is Plea Bargaining?
    The process of pleading guilty or not guilty for a crime. It can help sway the courts decision when it comes to sentencing, reducing the sentence when it comes to a guilty verdict.
  • What impact does the victim have when it comes to the cps making decisions about both prosecutions and plea bargaining?
    The way they are portrayed by the jury and the judge - they way they present themselves in court. Accurately recalling the events of the crime/ offence.