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Download Leadership and Team Management and more Study notes Leadership and Team Management in PDF only on Docsity! CGE 17412 Public Leadership and Social Change in Hong Kong Lecture 11 — Public Leadership in Social Sector- Criminal Justice Outline • 1— Introduction to criminal justice system • 2 —Public leaderships in CJS – Law Enforcement Agencies – The judiciary and the Department of Justice – Correction and Rehabilitation Services Crime is a violation of societal rules of behaviour as interpreted and expressed by a criminal legal code created by people holding social and political power. Individuals who violate these rules are subject to sanctions by state authority, social stigma, and loss of status. (Siegal , 2012) 1.—Introduction to criminal justice system (a) Key Functions of CJ system - (i) Achieve the matter of justice 1. Find out the truth for victims and the society 2. Make the offenders to hold the responsibilities for their wrongdoings 3. Fair & open trial proceedings -(ii) Maintain social order 1. Law and Ordinance to regulate the behavior of citizens 2. Entitled the agencies to have the authorities to enforce the law 3. Deterrent for offenders and potential offenders -(iii) Provide a chance for the offenders to rehabilitate 2. —Public leaderships in CJS • (a) Law Enforcement Agencies – Enforced the law based on different ordinances & statutes – Departments or forces  under different bureaux or government officials – E.g Police, Immigration, Customs & Excise, Fire Department, ICAC, Food and Environment Hygiene Department, etc. – Responsible for different sectors and provide necessary public services – Detection, investigation, enforcement, prevention, licensing … 3. —Public leaderships in CJS • (a) Law Enforcement Agencies • Hong Kong Police Force • as one of the oldest, yet most modern, police forces in the world • Formed in 1844 • Evolved from an extremely broad-based role (e.g. fire-fighting, prisons and immigration)  traditional police service • Over 28000 police constables & officers in HK (15.5% females) • A variety of missions: preserving life and property, preventing and detecting crime, keeping the peace and maintaining public confidence in the Force… • a strong emphasis on enlisting community support  working in partnership with the community and other agencies • Task forces (EU, PTU, SDU, EOD, CTRU, etc) & Patrol Sub Unit 3. —Public leaderships in CJS • (a) Law Enforcement Agencies • Hong Kong Police Force—Police Accountability • Complaints and Internal Investigations Branch • responsible for investigating complaints against police officers and civilian staff working in the Force • Complaints Against Police Office • Independent Police Complaints Council • Evolved from Police Complaints Committee (non-statutory body) commissioned by the Governor in 1986 • IPCC later being turned into a statutory body and to provide for a legal basis for the discharge of its functions • Independent, impartial and thorough monitoring of the results of investigation into reportable complaints against the Police conducted by the CAPO • Identification of and making recommendations on ways and means of improving the thoroughness, transparency, fairness and speed of the police complaint investigation process. 3. —Public leaderships in CJS • (a) Law Enforcement Agencies • Hong Kong Police Force—Police Accountability • The Legislative Council • Panel on Security • To monitor and examine Government policies and issues relating to security, public order, public safety, corruption-related matters, nationality and immigration • Including the police & other law enforcement agencies • Hold meetings for related policy matters • Forthcoming challenges— protest & demonstration • Public satisfaction were relatively low • Exaggerated use of force towards protest • Challenging on pro-arrest / politically arrest • Facing the political dilemma while carrying out the duties 3. —Public leaderships in CJS • (a) Law Enforcement Agencies • Other examples of law enforcement agencies • (i) ICAC • Formed in 1974 by Sir Maclehose • independent commission that responsible directly to the Chief Executive • Fighting corruption through effective law enforcement, education and prevention • To keep Hong Kong fair, just, stable and prosperous • Operations Department, Corruption Prevention Department, Community Relations Department • The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance  Specifies the offences of bribery involving civil servants, public bodies and private sector employees • The Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance  Ensures that public elections are conducted fairly, openly and honestly and are free from corrupt and illegal conduct 3. —Public leaderships in CJS • (a) Law Enforcement Agencies • Other examples of law enforcement agencies • (iii) Immigration Department • investigating the illegal immigrant, illegal workers and related crimes • exercising effective immigration control • provide quality service without discrimination and treat each member of the public with respect, consideration and compassion • irrespective of disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, family status, race, nationality and religion • Key Issues : Expectant mother from Mainland ; Immigration Clearance , undesirable persons, etc. 3. —Public leaderships in CJS • (b) The Department of Justice and the Judiciary • (i) The DOJ • headed by the Secretary for Justice • for the prosecution of all offences in the HKSAR and act as government’s legal adviser • also provides legal advice to law enforcement agencies and other government departments 3. —Public leaderships in CJS • (b) The Department of Justice and the Judiciary • (ii) The Judiciary • Headed by the Chief Justice the Court of Final Appeal, Geoffrey Ma • responsible for the administration of justice in Hong Kong and hears all prosecutions and civil disputes • independent of the executive and legislative branches of government • Education, industrial and vocational trainings, psychological services, medical and health care services, welfare and counseling services • Assessment and community engagement  needs for offenders / ex-offenders 3. —Public leaderships in CJS (c) Correction and Rehabilitation Services » (ii) NGOs • The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevent, Hong Kong • Social rehabilitation services, employment services, mental health services, crime prevention services • Family support and counseling services for solving problems relating to family, emotion, behavior  rehabilitation • Job placement, hostels, social enterprise • Home/office removal ; Food production ; Cleaning and maintenance • Mock trial competition project, community education  crime prevention