A short guide to the criminal justice system
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Police forces
Police forces are responsible for the prevention, detection and investigation of crime. As such, they are also the first point of contact for anyone wishing to report a crime.
During a criminal investigation, police officers have various common law and statutory powers designed to help them gather evidence, interview people and detain suspects. They also have the power to make charging decisions in certain, lower-level cases. Police forces have an obligat...
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