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In Scotland's legal system, which entity is primarily responsible for conducting criminal prosecutions?
In Scotland's legal system, which entity is primarily responsible for conducting criminal prosecutions?
- The local police department.
- A private attorney hired by the victim.
- The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. (correct)
- The victim of the crime.
What distinguishes the Scottish prosecution system from some other legal systems regarding the decision to prosecute?
What distinguishes the Scottish prosecution system from some other legal systems regarding the decision to prosecute?
- The accused individual decides if they want to be prosecuted.
- The state, through the Crown, decides whether to prosecute, independent of the victim's wishes. (correct)
- A jury vote is required to initiate prosecution.
- The victim has the sole discretion to decide whether to prosecute.
Which of the following scenarios aligns with the responsibilities of the 'Crown' in the Scottish legal system?
Which of the following scenarios aligns with the responsibilities of the 'Crown' in the Scottish legal system?
- The Crown decides not to pursue a case despite the victim's desire to prosecute, citing insufficient evidence. (correct)
- A private citizen can appeal a Crown decision to prosecute a case.
- The police are able to prosecute crimes without the need for the Crown.
- A victim of theft independently files charges and argues the case in court.
Why is it important that the Crown, rather than the victim, is responsible for prosecutions in Scotland?
Why is it important that the Crown, rather than the victim, is responsible for prosecutions in Scotland?
If a person is a victim of a crime in Scotland, what is their role in the prosecution process?
If a person is a victim of a crime in Scotland, what is their role in the prosecution process?
Flashcards
The Crown (Scotland)
The Crown (Scotland)
The prosecution service in Scotland, also known as the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
Prosecution Authority
Prosecution Authority
In Scotland, the state, not the victim, decides whether to prosecute a case.
