Citizenship

A mindmap to show the process which suspected criminals go through from start to finish.

?
  • Created by: hicas810
  • Created on: 12-05-16 18:19
View mindmap
  • How Criminals are Dealt With
    • ARREST
      • ADVICE
        • CHARGED
          • CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
            • SUMMONS
              • MAGISTRATES COURT
                • JURY
                  • More serious cases are passed onto a CROWN COURT where the verdict is reached by a JURY.
                • The suspect then attends a MAGISTRATES COURT where the magistrate listens to the evidence and decides on the verdict and sentence.
              • A court then issues a SUMMONS requiring them to appear in court on a certain date.
            • The police then pass the file to the CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE who decide if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to court.
          • This suspect can then be CHARGED with the offence if there is enough evidence.
        • Anyone arrested is entitled to receive ADVICE from a solicitor.
      • Police will ARREST anyone suspected of committing a crime.

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Citizenship Studies resources:

See all Citizenship Studies resources »See all How Criminals are Dealt With resources »