Scottish Legal System
SCOTTISH LEGAL SYSTEM
Contents Page
Introduction
Terms of Reference
Procedure
Findings
Conclusion
References/Bibliography
Appendices
Introduction:
I. The role of the police in Scotland *
The role of the procurator fiscal service in Scotland *
The role of the Lord Advocate and the Crown Office *
1. Terms of Reference
* Your first task is to investigate the role of the police. Answer the questions and attempt the exercise that fallows. Retain your answers for inclusion in your portfolio and report or presentation.
* Your second task is to investigate the role of the procurator fiscal service. Again, answer the questions and attempt the exercise that fallows. Retain your answers for inclusion in your portfolio and report or presentation.
* Your final task is to investigate the roles of the Lord Advocate and the Crown Office. Again, answer the questions and attempt the exercise that fallows. Retain your answers for inclusion in your portfolio and report or presentation.
2.
Procedure
* What duties do the police have in terms of investigating crime in Scotland?
* What powers do the police have to allow them to carry out these duties?
* What happens once the police have concluded their investigation of a crime?
* Using any of the research sources listed above; locate a news article or item that illustrates the role of the police in practice.
* What are the broad responsibilities of the procurator fiscal service in Scotland?
* What powers does a procurator fiscal have after receiving a report submitted by the police (or other investigatory body)?
* In which courts can a procurator fiscal
Contents Page
Introduction
Terms of Reference
Procedure
Findings
Conclusion
References/Bibliography
Appendices
Introduction:
I. The role of the police in Scotland *
The role of the procurator fiscal service in Scotland *
The role of the Lord Advocate and the Crown Office *
1. Terms of Reference
* Your first task is to investigate the role of the police. Answer the questions and attempt the exercise that fallows. Retain your answers for inclusion in your portfolio and report or presentation.
* Your second task is to investigate the role of the procurator fiscal service. Again, answer the questions and attempt the exercise that fallows. Retain your answers for inclusion in your portfolio and report or presentation.
* Your final task is to investigate the roles of the Lord Advocate and the Crown Office. Again, answer the questions and attempt the exercise that fallows. Retain your answers for inclusion in your portfolio and report or presentation.
2.
Procedure
* What duties do the police have in terms of investigating crime in Scotland?
* What powers do the police have to allow them to carry out these duties?
* What happens once the police have concluded their investigation of a crime?
* Using any of the research sources listed above; locate a news article or item that illustrates the role of the police in practice.
* What are the broad responsibilities of the procurator fiscal service in Scotland?
* What powers does a procurator fiscal have after receiving a report submitted by the police (or other investigatory body)?
* In which courts can a procurator fiscal