Criminal Justice Agencies - Multiple Choice Quiz

Which government department oversees the work of the police?

• Ministry of Justice

• Crown Prosecution Service

• Home Office

• National Probation Service

What is the primary role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)?

• Investigate crimes

• Advise police on charging suspects

• Deliver custodial sentences

• Supervise offenders in the community

Which agency works with the police to ensure defendants are brought to court?

• HM Courts

• National Probation Service

• Home Office

• Ministry of Justice

What is one way the police collaborate with the probation service?

• Conducting trials

• Managing offenders

• Overseeing parole boards

• Writing pre-sentencing reports

Which agency manages the probation service?

• Home Office

• HM Prison Service

• Ministry of Justice

• Crown Prosecution Service

What role does HM Prison Service play in relation to courts?

• Provide legal representation

• Facilitate appearances via video link

• Train prison officers

• Monitor police investigations

What do charities and pressure groups do in court?

• Prosecute offenders

• Support vulnerable witnesses

• Sentence criminals

• Provide legal defense

Which agency is responsible for reviewing cases submitted by the police?

• Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

• HM Courts

• Home Office

• National Probation Service

What is one way the National Probation Service collaborates with HM Prison Service?

• Recalling offenders to prison

• Providing prison security

• Charging suspects

• Defending offenders in court

Which agency is responsible for creating laws through judicial precedent and statutory interpretation?

• Home Office

• HM Courts

• National Probation Service

• HM Prison Service