1.3 describe models of criminal justice

Question 1

What is the crime control model?

Answer 1

focus on the zero tolerance approach
aim the punish criminals to stop them committing further crimes
deal with cases quickly and efficiently
focus on protecting the rights of the victims rather than the defendant
argue police should have enhanced powers

Question 2

Where is the crime control model evidenced in the law?

Answer 2

• intro of bad character evidence and previous convictions
• removal of the double jeopardy rule for murder and other serious offences
• extended pre charge detention time for terrorist activities
• e.g, colin stag

Question 3

What is the due process model?

Answer 3

opposite of crime control
focus on innocent until proven guilty
argues police power should be limited
argues justice system should safeguard rights to avoid miscarriages of justice and wrongful convictions
left realism

Question 4

Where is the due process model evidenced in the law?

Answer 4

• all interviews are recorded and suspects having the right to legal representation
• police have procedural safeguards they must follow through the PACE act 1984
• e.g, james bulgar killers