Agencies of the UK criminal Justice System

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Police Service
enforce the law by arresting criminals for the crimes that they have committed. They are government-funded. Swear an oaf to protect the public and find evidence to prove in court for the defendant's actions that prove them that they have committed the cri
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Ministry of Justice
The major government department works on protecting and advancing the principles of justice. Responsible for some parts of the justice system like courts, prisons, probation services, and attendance centres so the prisoners can know the UK laws and can ma
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Responsible for administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and wales. Give people and businesses access to justice that includes, witnesses and victims of the crime, defendants accused of the crime and many other things.
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CPS (Crown Prosecution Service)
Government Agency that prosecutes criminal cases that have been passed on by the police. They are independent and makes their actions independently from the police and the government. They decide which cases need to be prosecuted, determine the appropriat
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HM Prison Service
keeps the defendant's in custody for the number of years for they have been found guilty for the crime that they have committed. Work with police, courts, local councils and voluntary organisations that run 109 out of 123 prisons in the nation. Responsibl
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National Probation Service
A statutory criminal justice system that are supervising the high-end risk offenders so that they don't re-offend while being released in the community.
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Sentencing council
Gives the sentencing to the defendant's for committing the crimes that they have committed and are responsible for producing guidelines on sentencing the judiciary and aim to the public so that they get a greater understanding of sentencing.
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Campaigns for Change
Responsible for hosting a campaign about a person like Sarah's law and the Black Lives Matter campaign.
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The major government department works on protecting and advancing the principles of justice. Responsible for some parts of the justice system like courts, prisons, probation services, and attendance centres so the prisoners can know the UK laws and can ma

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