Criminology unit 3 ac1.4 (EXAM BOARD - WJEC). Grade A essay. This essay clearly investigated the rights of suspects, witnesses and victims during a criminal investigation.
Unit 3 – AC1.4 Examine the rights of individuals in criminal
investigations
Rights of suspects:.
- In order for a suspect to be arrested, there needs to be reasonable grounds to
suspect there is some involvement in a crime. When the suspect is being arrested
reads out their rights: “You do not have to say anything. But, it may harm your
defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on
in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.” A suspect is entitled for free
legal advice, medical help, telling someone where they are, see a written notice of
them rights and an interpreter or written notice in their language. As soon as the
suspect asks for a lawyer or attorney, the police cannot question them until their
advisor is present. If the suspect is under 18 years old, the police must find an
appropriate adult such as parent or guardian to be present during the questioning.
The suspect also has the right to be safeguarded against any false statements or
confessions created by police during questioning by using voice and camera
recordings. A suspect has the right to ask for a removal of their information from
police database within some circumstances such as unlawful detainment or of the
offence doesn’t exist anymore.
Rights of victims:
- When a victim reports a crime they have the right to a written confirmation that the
crime was reported, a crime reference number, and contact details of the police
officer that was dealing with their case. The police must also tell the victim what
happens next, inform them how often updates will take place, assess the victim to
see if any help is needed, as well as let victim support know they need to contact
the victim within 2 days. During an investigation, the police must inform the victim
within 5 days about: whether the suspect is arrested or charged, set free or on bail,
or if they gave a caution, reprimand, final warning, or penalty notice. If the police or
CPS decide the case should be dropped, the victim must be informed within 5 days. If
the victim was a victim of rape or sexual assault, their name, picture or information
must not be published. After the trial has ended, the Witness Care officer must tell
the victim within 24 hours of the offender is guilty, the sentence the offender gets,
and if the offender appeals their conviction or sentence. The victim also has the right
to compensation if the crime was violent and caused damage as well as free help for
any emotional damage.
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