Responsibilities & Roles of the Citizen within the Legal System

?
A juror
Juries are groups of 12 citizens, randomly selected from the electorate, who hear a case in a court located in their area, who jointly determine the verdict of the case. Typically a unanimous verdict should be reached.
1 of 8
A witness
Vital to the police, the CPS, etc. Able to contribute to the process of justice.
2 of 8
A victim of crime
Has the right to be notified about progress of your case
3 of 8
A magistrate
Citizens who volunteer to administer justice in their local Magistrates' Court. Usually 3 hear a case.
4 of 8
A special constable
A trained volunteer who supports and works with the local police
5 of 8
A police commissioner
A politically-aligned candidate who meets with the public to listen to their views on policing, produces a police & crime plan, decides on how the budget should be spent, etc.
6 of 8
A member of a tribunal hearing
Tribunals deal with specific complaints, the most well known is the Employment Tribunal.
7 of 8
A member of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme
People living in an area form a committee and work with their local police force, and are encouraged to report concerns to the police, who feed back on crime rates.
8 of 8

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Vital to the police, the CPS, etc. Able to contribute to the process of justice.

Back

A witness

Card 3

Front

Has the right to be notified about progress of your case

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Citizens who volunteer to administer justice in their local Magistrates' Court. Usually 3 hear a case.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

A trained volunteer who supports and works with the local police

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Citizenship Studies resources:

See all Citizenship Studies resources »See all Ch.10 Bringing about Change in the Legal System resources »