Exam 1: England

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -solicitors

English probation officers view themselves primarily as officers of the court.

An English youth court has original criminal jurisdiction over all offenses involving people under 20 years of age

Independent monitoring personnel for English prisons are appointed by: -------------------------------

The head of the English judiciary is:

In England, police consultative committees have been created to improve police and citizen attitudes toward one another

In England, children are exempt from prosecution if they are under the age of:

Like the United States, England has a written constitution.

The probationary period for an English constable is:

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -Crime and Disorder Act (1998)

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -lay magistrates

Judicial appointments in England are made after the candidate has been:

Like the United States, the English have established a public defender system.

The granting of parole to violent or sexual offenders is made by:

The English Bill of Rights (1688) assured:

Identify and explain the significance of these items in one or two paragraphs. -proof by ordeal

England's Prosecution of Offenses Act (1985) created the office of:

In the medieval period, profound changes occurred regarding criminal procedure; the person who was instrumental in causing these changes was:

English universities did not offer courses on the common law until the:

In England, juveniles between the ages of 15 and 20 who have been convicted of an offense that is punishable by imprisonment are often sent to: