Ac 1.3

Question 1

What are the two models of criminal Justice

Answer 1

Due Process Model

Crime control model

Question 2

What is Crime control model

Answer 2

Crime control model seeks a quick and efficient disposal of criminal cases.

the aim of crime control model is to punish criminals and prevent them from committing further crime.

the protecting rights fall upon the victim rather then the defendant .

Also includes the assertion that the police should have enhanced powers to ensure a conviction is achieved.

Crime control model links to right realism and zero tolerance.

Question 3

What examples of areas of law are there that support the crime control model.

Answer 3

Allowing the introduction of “bad character” evidence and previous criminal convictions for the court to consider when delivering a verdict on a case

Question 4

Examples of areas of law that support the crime control model

Answer 4

Barry George
- Victims murder provoked strong public reaction and demand for the case to be solved quickly as possible, the police felt sure the suspect was guilty and did everything possible such as under cover police and the use of surveillance to produce evidence of guilt.

Question 5

What is Due Process model

Answer 5

Due Process Model is the opposite of crime control model.

It focuses on the presumption of innocence and producing fairness by protecting defendants legal rights