Understanding the Criminal Justice and Court System

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Aim: To recognise and sensitively respond to people who have experienced trauma

Learning Objectives

    • Outline the historical evolution and key milestones of the UK’s criminal justice system
    • Examine the procedures and legal guidelines for arrests, detentions, and interrogations
    • Differentiate between Magistrates’ Courts, Crown Courts, and higher courts
    • Understand the roles of key court personnel, including magistrates, judges, barristers, and solicitors
    • Understand the stages of a criminal trial, from pre-trial to sentencing
    • Describe the UK’s approach to offender rehabilitation and community reintegration
    • Discuss the role and functions of probation services in supervising offenders