JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Today we are going to take a trip around the world, where we
will experience the diversity of judicial practices in different
countries. Justice systems are a vital part of our societies,
but they look different in each country. They all serve to
defend people's rights and give 'justice to all'.
We will visit a variety of countries to expose you to the way
that the criminal justice systems work around the world,
including:
INTRODUCTION
 Singapore
 South Africa
 USA
 Sweden
 Brazil
 But before we begin, we must introduce you to
our criminal.......
 Laws
 Arrest
 Trail
 Prison
VERY VERY
STRICT!!!
 48 hours
 Investigation
 - Searching, Questioning
 Long statement
 Charged
 Cautioned Statement
 Trial
 Sentence
 Cocaine – Controlled drug Class A
 Classed as trafficking – 3 grams or more
 Mandatory death penalty – trafficking of
30 grams or more
SOUTH AFRICA
ARREST
 MUST have tangible evidence
 Held in custody for up to 24 hours
(usually)
 Warrant?
 Legal representation
 Brought before a court of law within
48 hours
 Conditions of cells during custody
TRIAL
 Sentence of possession
 Sentence of drug use
 Peter's sentence
 Other repercussions (other than
sentencing)
PRISON
 Overcrowding
 Sanitation
 Medical care
 Freedom within the jail
 Ventilation
 Racial prejudice
 Sexual assault and rape
 Gang violence and prejudice within
"social" hierarchy
There has to be evidence to arrest an individual
On the 22nd of January 2022, Peter was arrested
When arrested Peter is told his rights
The next step is questioning and being taken to jail
Conditions in jail are bad
Within 48 hours, Peter is presented before a judge
Bail is a set amount of money to pay, so that a defendant can live at home until their trial.
 There is a backlog of trails
 Jury trials mean that a random selection of citizens listen to the
trail and decide the defendants guilt.
 He is proven guilty and sentenced to 99years in prison with a
$250000 fine
USP Beaumont Prison
Inhumane conditions :
Poor medical care
There have been stabbings by inmates
Violent Gang behavior
Peter faces abuse by inmates and correctional officers
Peter is here for most likely the rest of his life
SWEDEN
ARREST
It's a criminal offence to possess, provide and
produce narcotics etc.
Arrested person must be questioned and
searched as soon as possible
Detained for investigation for 24 hours, could
be detained for another 6 hours if needed
TRIAL –
The trialHave to stay in detention for a few months, no longer
There are no Jurries
Suspect found guilty, sentenced to 10 years in prison
PRISON
 These prisons are for the rehabilitation of
prisoners.
 More freedom than other prisons
 They provide books, university courses
etc. Which is different to the US
 Normally, the inmates would cook normal
food for themselves.
 All cells lead to one common area –
where the kitchen is
ARREST
 Public consumption of cocaine is illegal, but not punishable with
imprisonment
 Drug users are often punished with educational measures and
community service sometimes even just a warning
 Despite this, it is often a case by case.
TRIAL
 Pleaded guilty in court
 Average of 6-year process
 sentenced to 7 years
PRISONS
 Extreme overcrowding
 702,000 inmates as of 2020
 third largest prison population in the
world
 Poor access to water
 Inequality in food distribution
THE BIG LEAVE