Week 4 CPS

What does CPS stand for in a legal context?

• Child Protection Services
• Crown Prosecution Service
• Crime Prevention Squad
• Civil Prosecution Society

Which statute primarily governs CPS in England and Wales?

• Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
• Criminal Justice Act 2003
• Prosecution of Offences Act 1985
• Human Rights Act 1998

Who is responsible for overseeing the CPS?

• The Lord Chancellor
• The Home Secretary
• The Director of Public Prosecutions
• The Prime Minister

When was the CPS established?

• 1985
• 1979
• 1990
• 1986

The CPS is divided into how many geographical areas?

• 10
• 12
• 14
• 13

What is the primary role of the CPS?

• To investigate crimes
• To prosecute criminal cases
• To defend accused individuals
• To oversee police conduct

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the CPS?

• Reviewing evidence
• Advising the police
• Conducting criminal trials
• Arresting suspects

Who appoints the Director of Public Prosecutions?

• The Attorney General
• The Prime Minister
• The Home Secretary
• The Lord Chief Justice

Which unit within the CPS handles cases of serious fraud?

• The Serious Fraud Office
• The White Collar Crime Division
• The Economic Crime Unit
• The Major Fraud Investigation Unit

The CPS must consider which two tests when deciding to prosecute?

• Public Interest Test and Evidential Test
• Evidential Test and Legal Test
• Public Interest Test and Legal Test
• Evidential Test and Fairness Test