AC 1.3

Question 1

Models of criminal justice

Answer 1

-Herbert Packer (1968), constructed two opposing models to represent the different priorities within the justice system
1. crime control model
2. due process model
-designed to help identify where balance of power lies

Question 2

1. crime control model

Answer 2

-conveyor belt approach – quick and efficient disposal of criminal cases
-zero tolerance approach
-presumption of guilt
-aim = punish criminals and stop them committing further crimes
-focus on rights of victims and society
-police should have enhanced powers
-right realism theory of criminality

Question 3

2. due process model

Answer 3

-presumption of innocence, innocent until proven guilty
-protect defendant’s legal rights
-power of state = greatest threat to freedom
-individuals should be safeguarded to protect against miscarriage of justice; Collin Stagg, Sally Clark
-justice is achieved through thorough investigation
-left realist approach