Question 1

What are the two main government departments relevant to matters of crime and justice?

Accepted Answer

A) the Home Office 
B) the Treasury 
C) the Ministry of Justice 
A) the Home Office 
B) the Treasury 
C) the Ministry of Justice A,C

Question 2

In terms of the criminal justice system, what were the aims of the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act?

Accepted Answer

A) to bring about greater planning and co-operation throughout the system 
B) to create partnerships in which the police and local authorities would have joint responsibility for assessing and auditing local problems and implementing initiatives. 
C) To get civil servants to be more effective. 
A) to bring about greater planning and co-operation throughout the system 
B) to create partnerships in which the police and local authorities would have joint responsibility for assessing and auditing local problems and implementing initiatives. 
C) To get civil servants to be more effective. A,B

Question 3

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons for England and Wales (HMIP) is an independent inspectorate which reports on conditions for and treatment of those in prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Why is the existence of a 'system' of criminal justice in England and Wales questioned?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is the existence of a 'system'...

Question 5

Why has the introduction of 'new public management' (NPM) intot eh criminal justice arena been controversial?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why has the introduction of 'new public...

Question 6

What were the main difficulties highlighted by the 2004-08 government's Strategic Plan for criminal justice?

Accepted Answer

A) The courts were ineffective 
B) The police were too busy to attend meetings 
C) Joint working within criminal justice 
A) The courts were ineffective 
B) The police were too busy to attend meetings 
C) Joint working within criminal justice

Question 7

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) oversees the youth justice system in England and Wales. and has responsibility for purchasing all the places within the 'secure estate' for children and young people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

From the mid- 1980s onwards, what became the three watchwords by which the criminal justice agencies had to operate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of From the mid- 1980s onwards, what became...

Question 9

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has powers to discipline and, in serious cases, require officers to resign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What percentage of offences that come to the attention of the police ever end up in a criminal court?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.9 
B) 0.8 
C) 0.05 
A) 0.9 
B) 0.8 
C) 0.05

Question 11

What sort of offences are now covered by a similar form of penalty to FPNs called Penalty Notices for Disorder (PNDs)?

Accepted Answer

A) shoplifting 
B) being drunk and disorderly 
C) failing to pay a fine imposed by a court 
A) shoplifting 
B) being drunk and disorderly 
C) failing to pay a fine imposed by a court

Question 12

Of the £35 billion spent on criminal justice and other public safety related services, in 2009-10, what percentage was spent on the police?

Accepted Answer

A) around one quarter 
B) about a half 
C) ten per cent 
A) around one quarter 
B) about a half 
C) ten per cent

Question 13

Historically what sort of offences were dealt with by way of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)?

Accepted Answer

A) dropping litter 
B) having a dangerous dog 
C) making a noise 
A) dropping litter 
B) having a dangerous dog 
C) making a noise

Question 14

What are the three legal categories of offence in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What are Crown Prosecution Service's main functions?

Accepted Answer

A) Advising the police on cases for possible prosecution. 
B) Preparing cases for court. 
C) Presentation of cases at court. 
A) Advising the police on cases for possible prosecution. 
B) Preparing cases for court. 
C) Presentation of cases at court.

Question 16

How have successive governments sought to display their 'toughness' in terms of the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How have successive governments sought to display...

Question 17

The first time an overarching aim was established for the youth justice system was in 1998.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Why was the role of the private sector said to create problems for 'joined up' criminal justice?

Accepted Answer

A) increased competitiveness led to less cooperation 
B) it was too expensive 
C) demand for services was too strong 
A) increased competitiveness led to less cooperation 
B) it was too expensive 
C) demand for services was too strong

Question 19

The role of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is to overturn guilty verdicts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Understanding Criminal Justice

What are the two main government departments relevant to matters of crime and justice?

In terms of the criminal justice system, what were the aims of the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act?

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons for England and Wales (HMIP) is an independent inspectorate which reports on conditions for and treatment of those in prison.

Why is the existence of a 'system' of criminal justice in England and Wales questioned?

Why has the introduction of 'new public management' (NPM) intot eh criminal justice arena been controversial?

What were the main difficulties highlighted by the 2004-08 government's Strategic Plan for criminal justice?

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) oversees the youth justice system in England and Wales. and has responsibility for purchasing all the places within the 'secure estate' for children and young people.

From the mid- 1980s onwards, what became the three watchwords by which the criminal justice agencies had to operate?

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has powers to discipline and, in serious cases, require officers to resign.

What percentage of offences that come to the attention of the police ever end up in a criminal court?

What sort of offences are now covered by a similar form of penalty to FPNs called Penalty Notices for Disorder (PNDs)?

Of the £35 billion spent on criminal justice and other public safety related services, in 2009-10, what percentage was spent on the police?

Historically what sort of offences were dealt with by way of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)?

What are the three legal categories of offence in England and Wales?

What are Crown Prosecution Service's main functions?

How have successive governments sought to display their 'toughness' in terms of the criminal justice system?

The first time an overarching aim was established for the youth justice system was in 1998.

Why was the role of the private sector said to create problems for 'joined up' criminal justice?

The role of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is to overturn guilty verdicts.

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