Which two public/protective services are supported by the Ministry of Justice?

Which two public/protective services are supported by the Ministry of Justice?

• A. Police and Prisons
• B. Courts and Legal Aid
• C. HM Prisons and Legal Aid
• D. HM Prisons and Courts

Answer: (C)

The Ministry of Justice focuses on running the justice system—specifically, the parts that deal with custody and access to legal help. HM Prisons represents the prison service, the places where people are held and managed under sentences. Legal Aid is the government program that funds legal representation for those who cannot afford it, helping ensure everyone can access justice. Police are outside this department’s remit, typically handled by the Home Office, and while courts are a core part of the justice system, the pairing that best reflects the MoJ’s direct responsibilities in this context is the prison system together with legal aid.

The Ministry of Justice focuses on running the justice system—specifically, the parts that deal with custody and access to legal help. HM Prisons represents the prison service, the places where people are held and managed under sentences. Legal Aid is the government program that funds legal representation for those who cannot afford it, helping ensure everyone can access justice.

Police are outside this department’s remit, typically handled by the Home Office, and while courts are a core part of the justice system, the pairing that best reflects the MoJ’s direct responsibilities in this context is the prison system together with legal aid.