Criminology · Year 13 · The Trial Process and the Judiciary · 2.º Período
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
An analysis of the CPS's role in deciding whether to charge a suspect. Students will apply the Full Code Test to hypothetical scenarios.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsWJEC Level 3 AC 2.1 Explain the requirements of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for prosecuting suspectsWJEC Level 3 AC 2.2 Describe trial processes
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An analysis of the CPS's role in deciding whether to charge a suspect. Students will apply the Full Code Test to hypothetical scenarios.
Key Questions
- What is the role of the CPS in the criminal justice system?
- How does the Full Code Test determine if a case proceeds to court?
- What challenges does the CPS face in securing convictions?
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