First stage - Criminal law is made in parliament, Second stage - Police enforce the law that's made by investigation of breaches of the criminal law. They arrest the suspect and use powers of detention and interview. , Third stage - CPS advises police on the appropriate charge., Fourth stage - Suspect brought before court. Only 5% go to the Crown, most stay at Mag., Fifth stage - Released on bail or remanded in custody., Sixth stage - Guilty plea - sentenced. Not guilty plea - results in trial. Trial includes witness giving evidence. Bench of mag or jury decide verdict., Seventh stage - Mag or judge give punishment if guilty. Sentencing Council give guidelines to help courts. If custodial sentence given, defendant sent to prison., Eighth stage - HMPS oversee welfare of prisoners. HMIPs - independent body. Report conditions and treatment of prisoner., Ninth stage - On release they're on licence, subject to supervision by probation. Must not breach.,

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