1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Crime Control Model of Justice?
A
A conservative view on crime, emphasising the effect of crime on the community and victims. Prioritising punishment.
2
Q
What is the Due Process Model of Justice?
A
A liberal view of crime, emphasising the rights of suspects in court and preventing oppression from the state.
3
Q
What are the six main aspects of the CCM?
A
- Crime is a threat to freedom
- Presumption of guilt
- Police free from legal technicalities
- Conveyor belt - prosecute, convict, punish
- few innocent convicted < many guilty convicted
- Rights of society and victims
4
Q
What are the six main aspects of the DPM?
A
- State power is biggest threat to freedom
- Presumption of innocence
- Low faith in police - due process rules
- Obstacle course for prosecutors
- some guilty free < innocent not convicted
- Rights of accused
5
Q
CCM Theory
A
Right Realism
right-wing, conservative
Functionalism
Punishment reinforces societal boundaries
6
Q
DPM Theory
A
Labelling Theory
Liberal, aims to stop oppression
Left Realism
Police must follow due process to be effective
