Chapter 11 – Quiz

In deciding whether or not to prosecute, the decision is up to the Crown Prosecution Service and the police need not be consulted

What is the maximum sentence that can be imposed by a Magistrate for a summary offence?

What are the benefits of plea bargaining?

Which of the following have been employed to allow for special arrangements for disabled and vulnerable witnesses to give evidence?

Which of the following is frequently cited as justifications for punishment/sentencing?

There are a number of criticisms of the current regulatory framework. Match the perspective to its meaning

Match the following section of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 to the area which its regulates

Which of the following Acts introduced statutory time limits to limit the length of time for which a person may be held in custody awaiting trial?

The need for sentences to ensure that the punishments match the harm done and show society\’s disapproval of harm is commonly known as what?

Private prosecutions can never be brought in the criminal law, it is only the Crown Prosecution Service which brings proceedings

If a defendant pleads guilty for a summary offence and the maximum penalty for their offence does not exceed three months, they do not need to attend court

Judges are encouraged to play an active role in being involved in the plea bargaining proceedings

The right to bail has been reduced in recent years

6% of those bailed to appear at court fail to do so and nearly 15% of defendants reoffend whilst on bail

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 created a presumption against bail for a drug and refuses treatment, unless there are exceptional circumstances

What was the name of the prosecution service which was set up under The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 and is now the national prosecution service for England and Wales?

Who heads the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)?

When the CPS receives a file, it reviews whether a prosecution should be brought on the basis of the criteria set out in which code?

What is the name given to the circumstance when a defendant is choosing to plead not guilty and the prosecution may offer to reduce the charge to a similar offence with a smaller maximum sentence, in return for the defendant pleading guilty?

During the trial process, witness/es can be questioned by the defence, this is known as what?

Which piece of legislation made it easier for disabled and vulnerable witnessess to give evidence?

The Criminal Justice Act has given the police the power to grant bail at the place of arrest. What is this more commonly known as?