CPS by Lisa https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw en-us 2016-11-28 15:12:51 UTC 2016-12-05 09:47:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png List the role of the CPS in 5 bullet points 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140207389
  • The CPS decides what cases should be prosecuted by keeping them under constant review.
  • The CPS determines the charges in more serious or complex cases 
  •  They even advise  the police during the early stages of investigations
  • The CPS prepares cases and presents them at court 
  • The CPS also provides information, assistance and support to victims and prosecution witnesses.
    • ]]>     2016-11-28 15:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140207389     Explain the structure of the CPS 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140210846 The CPS have  four specialist Casework Divisions based in Headquarters, which are responsible for dealing with the most serious and complex crime from large scale frauds through to terrorism cases]]> 2016-11-28 15:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140210846 What is the CPS Direct? 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140215315 CPS Direct is the CPS's 24/7 charging advice centre, which gives advice to the police nationally. Not only do they give advice to the police and other investigative agencies, however they also prepare the cases for court and give advocacy in court as well. They provide help and support victims and witnesses, providing them information.]]> 2016-11-28 15:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140215315 How many prosecutions are they responsible for every year? 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140217350  The Director of Public Prosecutions, heading the Crown Prosecution Service said, 'we prosecute around 800,000 cases a year in the magistrates' ]]> 2016-11-28 15:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140217350 What are the values of the CPS? 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140219343 The Director of Public Prosecution said, 'we abide by a set of values that assist our staff in their day-to-day operational duties; the first of these values is independence and fairness. We will prosecute all cases fairly and independently, and we will make sure that we will do so without bias.' Such values include
    • Honesty and Openness
    • Respect
    • Lastly, behave professionally and strive for excellence 

    ]]>     2016-11-28 15:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140219343     What were the findings of the Justice Report 1970 in terms of the policing and prosecuting in England and Wales? 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140221620 Problems were identified with the police making the decision to prosecute:
    • Prosecution Bias
    • Conflicts of interest
    • Potential infringement of right to a fair trial after miscarriages of justice involving police tampering with evidence  
    ]]>     2016-11-28 15:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/140221620     Miscarriages of justice during the 1970's and 1980's played a crucial part in reviewing the policing and prosecuting in England and Wales. Research the cases of Birmingham Six, Guildford Four and Judith Ward and summarise the findings of these cases. 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/141677825 2016-12-05 09:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/141677825 Birmingham Six 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/141678609
  • Six men were arrested for the IRA bombing in England in 1975. 
  • These men served 14 years in prison before their appeals were allowed.
  • Convictions were quashed on 14th of March 1991 and were awarded compensation from £840,000 to £1.2 millio
    • ]]>     2016-12-05 09:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/141678609     Judith Ward 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/141679573
  • Ward was convicted in 1974 for a number of bombing
  • Examples such as: National Defence College in Buckinghamshire, a coach on M26 motorway and Euston Station in London.
  • Ward's conviction was quashed in 1992
  • Due to a placed doubt on her involvement in the bombing.
    • ]]>     2016-12-05 09:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/141679573     Why was the CPS established 310968 https://padlet.com/310968/zbnrgjdy1nfw/wish/141680515
  • Established as an independent body in 1986 to prosecute criminal cases
  •  they work closely with the police and other investigators to advise on lines of inquiry and decide on appropriate charges or other outcomes, in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. 
  • CPS prosecutors prepare cases for court and present cases in both the magistrates' courts and the higher courts.
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