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Role of Law Enforcement Agencies in curbing crime

Role of Law Enforcement Agencies in curbing crime

Introduction

The legal system pertaining to United Kingdom is applied in Wales as well. The Legal system is shaped by the efficient functioning of various law enforcement agencies. We would consider the roles played by different law enforcement agencies in curbing crime and promoting a crime free society. There is a huge contribution of law enforcement agencies in the prosecution and trial of guilty individuals (Davies, Croall & Tyrer, 2009).

We would not only look at the roles played by the law enforcement agencies but will also compare the functioning of police and prosecutors. Although they have some disparities but there are also some similarities in their nature of work. The aim of our essay would be to address the similarities as well as the differing aspects between these agencies (Davies, Croall & Tyrer, 2009).

Our focus of attention will revolve around the working of police and prosecutors. Following is a brief description of the roles performed by different law enforcement agencies in the context of United Kingdom Law:

The Police

The basic aim of performing police duty is to sustain and implement the essence of law fairly and firmly. The duties of police service are aimed at preventing criminal practices in the society. They are also designated to bring to justice those individuals that are known to be involved in criminal practices. Breaking of law is never compromised by the police and thus those individuals that break the law are bound to be arrested by police.

They are also involved in implementing Queen's peace. An additional role performed by police is to help and protect the community in general. There is a high degree of sound Judgement, appropriate common sense and fairness in their practices (Herts, 2013).

The Prosecutor

There is a comprehensive department working to perform the duties of prosecutor. The department performing prosecution services in the context of United Kingdom law is called Crime Prosecution Service. Crown Prosecution Service is a Government Department that performs public prosecutions for people accused of criminal offences in England & Wales. Its role is similar to that of Crime Prosecution Service of Scotland.

The Crown Prosecution Service performs the role of dealing with criminal cases apart from investigation, since investigation is the role of police. They are mainly responsible for advising police on the nature of charges to bring against the alleged person, the responsibilities for authorization and mainly the preparation and presentation of cases pertaining to court both in the case of Magistrates court as well as the Crown court (Eurojustice, 2013).

The Criminal Defense Service

There is a huge role of Criminal Defense Service in ensuring that people charged with criminal offences get due assistance. Primary role performed by Criminal Defense Service is providing the people under police investigation appropriate legal advice and The Criminal Defense Service (CDS) in the UK guarantees that people under police investigation or facing criminal charges can get legal advice ...