What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?

What is the purpose of the criminal justice system? Consult the official website - www.cjsonline.gov.uk - and you will read the following under the 'aims and objectives' section: 'The purpose of the Criminal Justice System... read more

The central purpose of the Criminal Justice System is to deliver an efficient, effective, accountable and fair justice process for the public.' A similar tone was set by the 'Policy Green Paper' published in early March 2008 by the Conservative Party, entitled 'Prisons with a purpose'. read more

Federal: The federal criminal justice system handles crimes committed on federal property or in more than one state. System Components Most criminal justice systems have five components-law enforcement, prosecution, defense attorneys, courts, and corrections, each playing a key role in the criminal justice process. read more

An Overview of the 5 Objectives of the Criminal Justice System Every second all over the world, crimes are committed against persons, property, or even against statutes themselves. It is a wonder why people commit crimes despite knowledge of the existence of criminal laws that can provide punishment for wrongdoing. read more