Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for what function?

• A. Enforces laws on the street
• B. Prosecutes criminal cases
• C. Interprets laws in court
• D. Detains prisoners

Answer: (B)

The key idea is understanding who handles bringing criminal cases to court in the justice system. The Crown Prosecution Service is the body that prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales. After the police investigate and gather evidence, the CPS reviews what exists, decides whether there is enough evidence to charge someone, and then presents the case in court on behalf of the state. They also provide charging guidance and aim to ensure prosecutions are fair and based on solid evidence.

The other options describe roles that belong to different parts of the system: enforcing laws on the street is for the police, interpreting laws in court is the job of judges and sometimes legal advisors, and detaining prisoners is a police or custodial function. So the CPS’s primary function is prosecuting criminal cases.