AC 1.3 Flashcards
what are the 2 Models of Criminal Justice?
- The Due Process Model
- The Crime Control Model
who developed both the Models of Justice?
Herbert Packer
what does the Due Process Model focus on?
the DPM focuses on the presumption of innocence, everyone is innocent until proven guilty and safeguarding the rights of an individual to prevent MoJ
the Justice System is what under the Due Process Model?
a very lengthy process, that focuses on fairness and protecting the defendants legal rights.
what does the Due Process Model believe the police should have?
limited police powers.
what are legislative obstacles in the Due Process Model?
LO are areas of law & rules that have to be overcome by cases before convictions can happen, that helps to ensure a fair and correct verdict.
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
DPM - PACE recognised the need for procedures and regulations in the police, things are then regulated and increases fairness & equality.
Police Interviews
DPM - police interviews have to be recorded, all suspects have the right to legal representation. interviews can be inspected to ensure rights are protected.
The Human Rights Act 1998
DPM - HRA allows criminal justice practices to be looked at from human rights perspective. human rights have to be protected from arrest all the way through to appeal, process can’t be fair if human rights are impeded.
Sion Jenkins
DPM - Jenkins was able to appeal against his guilty conviction which was one of his rights under the model, the right decreases the likelihood of miscarriages of justice
Gary Weddell
DPM - Weddell was given bail, example of defendant being given their legal rights
Thompson and Venables
DPM - T&V were protected using European Convention on Human Rights, both were 10 years old when murder was committed so their identities were protected.
what theory links to the Due Process Model?
left realism - focuses on the inequality created by a capatalist society aswell fairness and preventing MoJ, creating a more equal and caring society that would eventually eliminate crime.
what does the Crime Control Model focus on?
the quick and efficient disposal of criminal cases and punishing criminals to prevent further crime, it protects victims rights.
what does the Crime Control Model believe police should have?
enhanced police powers