Law-Making Process Quiz

What is the importance of learning about campaigns and policy changes?

• To understand political systems

• To influence public opinion

• To apply knowledge in real-world scenarios

• To memorize facts

Which organization is involved in setting guidelines for sentencing?

• Police

• CPS

• Sentencing Council

• The Ministry of Justice

Which organization works with offenders to reduce reoffending?

• HM Prison Service and the National Probation Service

• Sentencing Council

• CPS

• Police

What is the primary role of the Sentencing Council?

• To provide up-to-date guidelines on sentence tariffs

• To represent defendants in court

• To enforce laws directly

• To appoint judges

What can judges do to help both sides consider a guilty plea?

• Give a sentence indication

• Dismiss the case

• Appoint a new lawyer

• Select a new jury

Who needs to be informed if an offender goes AWOL?

• The court

• The police

• The offender's family

• The media

What kind of help does the probation service often need from the police?

• Financial assistance

• Enforcement help

• Legal advice

• Medical support

What is one of the responsibilities of prison officers?

• Conducting therapy sessions

• Transporting prisoners for hearings

• Offering legal advice

• Managing community service

What is the role of the courts in relation to probation services?

• To receive updates on offenders' behavior

• To manage probation officers

• To provide financial support to probation services

• To offer educational programs to offenders

What is the relationship between the police and the prison in terms of public safety?

• The police communicate with the prison to ensure public safety

• The police manage the prison facilities

• The police provide legal advice to the prison

• The police offer financial support to the prison