Preview

SLS Notes

Satisfactory Essays
Open Document
Open Document
477 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
SLS Notes
5. Role of Lord Advocate

The Lord Advocate leads the system of criminal prosecutions and the investigation of deaths in Scotland. He is appointed by the Queen and decisions made by him are taken independently of anyone else. The Lord Advocate is also the principal legal advisor of the Scottish Government and is a government minister for Scotland.
Appendices
Appendix 1. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/police-scotland-vow-increase-use-1849009
Appendix 2. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/sixth-arrest-in-scots-police-terror-probe.1383144064

Appendix 3. http://www.scotsman.com/news/police-question-men-seen-with-dead-man-in-car-park-1-2886825
Appendix 4. http://www.theguardian.com/law/2010/oct/27/detention-without-access-lawyer-scotland-ends Appendix 5.

http://www.theguardian.com/law/2011/sep/16/secret-trial-scotland-disturbing-development Appendix 6. http://www.scotsman.com/news/3000-cases-chucked-out-as-no-action-by-prosecutors-1-1776254 Appendix 7. http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/2011HCJ001.html Appendix 8.
Detention under S 14 Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 Under S 14 a Constable can detain where there is “reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person has committed or is committing an offence punishable by imprisonment”.
Appendix 9.
• Major Crime
• Public Protection
• Divisional Crime
• Organised Crime
• Counter Terrorism
• Intelligence
• Safer Communities Appendix 10.

Questioning
Police will question witnesses whom they believe has information relating to the alleged offence and if there is no suspicion falls on the individual there will be no need for a caution. A witness has no legal obligation to answer questions apart from their name and address.
Police will question a potential perpetrator on the basis of suspicions and when police question suspects there is a legal obligation for the suspect to answer all questions and if there is enough evidence they
Continue Reading
View Writing Issues

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Powerful Essays

    Best Practice In Safeguarding Adults Procedures
    • 38861 Words
    • 156 Pages

    Best Practice In Safeguarding Adults Procedures

    Where there are suspicions that a crime may have taken place, the police should be contacted immediately and physical, forensic and other evidence should be preserved.…

    • 38861 Words
    • 156 Pages
    Powerful Essays
    Read More
  • Powerful Essays

    R V Fraser Case Study
    • 1492 Words
    • 6 Pages

    R V Fraser Case Study

    When a crime is reported to police, they have to gather enough information to make an arrest and sustain charges to be proven in court, beyond reasonable doubt.…

    • 1492 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
    Read More
  • Powerful Essays

    Unit 17 Police Powers In The Uniformed Public Services
    • 5689 Words
    • 20 Pages

    Unit 17 Police Powers In The Uniformed Public Services

    All citizens of the UK have the legal right to arrest another person. This right is given to the public by section 24 of the Police and Criminal evidence act, but it actually dates back far before this to medieval times and English common law.…

    • 5689 Words
    • 20 Pages
    Powerful Essays
    Read More
  • Better Essays

    The Issues With The Police Treatment Of Guy Lancaster's Case
    • 1816 Words
    • 8 Pages

    The Issues With The Police Treatment Of Guy Lancaster's Case

    Having reviewed the facts of the case, the issues with the police treatment of Guy Lancaster lie within his arrest, travel to the police station, his detention and the interview conducted. The issues will be analysed in chronological order, referring to the legality of the police’s actions using statutory law. The refusal of Lancaster’s bail application by Magistrates was justified after considering the circumstances of the case.…

    • 1816 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Better Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Miranda Vs Arizona Case Study
    • 341 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Miranda Vs Arizona Case Study

    Being cautious and prepared is key for interrogating suspects. The interrogation location should be free from distractions or interruptions. The interrogation room should be well lit and secure. It's important that the officer not ask close ended questions. Asking closed ended questions will lead to short yes or no responses. Asking open ended questions will lead to a broader response and more information will likely come out. Taking notes and recording the interrogation is also key. Although there are many types of interrogation techniques, the officers should discuss the role they will be playing before hand. They can decide which type of interrogation technique will bring out the best results. -WRITTEN AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION-METHODS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT By Harvey Wallace and Cliff Roberson(CHAPTER 9 PAGES 139-145)…

    • 341 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Lit Sig Notes
    • 1272 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Lit Sig Notes

    Short tempered- As the Dentifrice commercial was on Montag continuously told it to shut up in his mind but in the end he stood quickly screaming at the radio telling the radio to stop playing the commercial.…

    • 1272 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Powerful Essays

    Scottish Legal System
    • 1907 Words
    • 8 Pages

    Scottish Legal System

    * Your final task is to investigate the roles of the Lord Advocate and the…

    • 1907 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Powerful Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Methods of Inquiry - Cj210
    • 860 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Methods of Inquiry - Cj210

    1.) What are the methods of inquiry and how are they used in criminal investigations?…

    • 860 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Jeffery Deskovic's False Confession
    • 791 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Jeffery Deskovic's False Confession

    This further illustrates that police officers can use multiple tactics other than simple questioning such as deception, a list of narratives, and open-ended questions. Suspects might admit that committing the crime for multiple reasons including mental illness, desire for attention, and to protect loved ones. Corroborated and nonpublic facts are based on police not disclosing facts to the public and how the confessions can be contaminated through the police or expert evidence can all lead to false confessions (Garrett,…

    • 791 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Courtroom Matrix
    • 474 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Courtroom Matrix

    | To tell the police and the prosecution everything that he or she knows from the incident.…

    • 474 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Policy To Determine A Juvenile's Gang Relationship
    • 331 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Policy To Determine A Juvenile's Gang Relationship

    Prior to questioning juvenile suspects, detectives should advised each individual of his or her consitutional rights, other applicable…

    • 331 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Better Essays

    Probable Cause
    • 2409 Words
    • 10 Pages

    Probable Cause

    In everyday cases there are several factors included that must be met for the justice process to be effectively worked out. Probable cause is “ the minimum standard necessary for an arrest under any circumstances.” (Schmalleger,2012). Probable cause is facts that lead to a warrant, arrest, or search. This is the first step in receiving a warrant to search a suspects home, or car. Certain standards are required when coming up with probable cause. There is a certain process by which a warrant is issued, and all officers must obey all suspects…

    • 2409 Words
    • 10 Pages
    Better Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Examine The Role Of Discretion In The Criminal Trial Process
    • 453 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Examine The Role Of Discretion In The Criminal Trial Process

    It is the Polices job to investigate a crime when it is reported, but it is within the Polices discretionary powers to decide whether or not to investigate a particular offence, for example, under the Evidence Act 1995, the police will not investigate allegations of a crime unless the value of the offence is very high. Not every crime will undergo investigation as it is a time consuming and costly process. This job of investigation is under the Polices discretion as their involvement within the criminal trial process is the arrest and charge of the alleged offender. As an investigation continues, the police must judge who should be contacted and what places should be examined for more evidence. Police discretion in this aspect plays a vital role in the sentencing of the suspect as the more evidence gathered for the trial could determine the…

    • 453 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Civil Liberties
    • 469 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Civil Liberties

    3. What are the three guidelines for police questioning of suspects as set forth in…

    • 469 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Best Essays

    Is the nature of crime in our society accurately presented by the media? Discuss.
    • 1496 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Is the nature of crime in our society accurately presented by the media? Discuss.

    Hayes, H. Prenzler, T. (2009). _Introduction to crime and criminology 2__nd_ _ed._ Australia: Pearson Australia Group.…

    • 1496 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Best Essays
    Read More

Related Topics