SXL1114: Law for Non-Lawyers

School of Law

SXL1114: Law for Non-Lawyers

Summative Assignment 2016/2017

Choose ONE topic:  EITHER an essay-type question or a problem question:

1.       The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) plays an important part in the criminal trial process in England and Wales.

(a) Critically evaluate the role of the CPS; and

(b) Explain the principles that Crown Prosecutors should apply when deciding whether or not to prosecute.

Ensure that you answer both parts of the question.

Word limit: 2,000 words

Submission date: 15 December

Please ensure that you submit your assignments electronically through the Turnitin software  on  Blackboard  and  a  paper  copy  to  the  College  Administrative  reception

‘assignment collection box’ by 4pm on the stipulated submission date. Your assignment should be appropriately referenced and should contain a full bibliography of all sources consulted in undertaking the work. You should also be aware of the University rules concerning unfair practice. For further details please consult the School of Law Student Handbook.