WJEC Criminology Unit 4 AC1.2 Describe the organise of JCS

Which of the following is NOT a main part of the criminal justice system in England and Wales?

• Law creation and administration

• Law enforcement

• Education system

• Punishment of convicted offenders

Who is responsible for passing the criminal laws in England and Wales?

• The police

• The courts

• Parliament

• The prisons

Which two government departments oversee most of the justice system in England and Wales?

• Ministry of Defence and Home Office

• Ministry of Justice and Home Office

• Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice

• Home Office and Ministry of Health

What is the role of the police in the criminal justice system?

• Passing criminal laws

• Enforcing criminal laws

• Deciding the outcome of criminal cases

• Punishing convicted offenders

What do judges create that other courts must follow?

• Acts

• Statutes

• Judicial precedents

• Laws

What is the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)?

• To defend suspects in court

• To advise the police on investigations and evidence

• To supervise offenders in custody

• To administer the courts and tribunals

Which court deals with serious offences that are triable by a judge and jury?

• Magistrates' courts

• The Crown Court

• HM Courts and Tribunals Service

• The National Probation Service

What is the responsibility of HM Courts and Tribunals Service?

• To supervise offenders in custody

• To carry out sentences given to offenders by the courts

• To administer the courts and tribunals in England and Wales

• To advise the police on investigations

What does the HM Prison Service do?

• Supervises offenders in custody

• Advises the police on investigations

• Administers the courts and tribunals

• Deals with serious offences

What happens if a defendant pleads not guilty in court?

• They are immediately sentenced

• They are released without trial

• A trial is arranged

• They are sent to prison