WJEC Criminology: Unit 4- AC1.2

AC1.2- Describe the organisation of the justice system in England and Wales

Police 

• Work with the courts to ensure defendants in custody, are brought before them
• Often give evidence in court
• Work with probation in the management of an offender
• Work closely with the CPS in the charging and prosecution of offenders

Ministry of Justice 

• Oversees the work of:
  • HM Courts and Tribunals service
  • Probation services
  • Prison systems

HM Courts and Tribunals 

• Contributes, by the judiciary, to law creation through judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
• Liaison with the police, independent security firms and prisons to ensure safe delivery of prisoners to court
• Arrangements of video links of a prisoner if not able to attend court for a hearing
• Prisoners held in court cells pending their court hearing and return to prison

Crown Prosecution Service

• Advise the police on charging a suspect
• Appear…