AC1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Two Models
A
Herbert Parker:
* Crime control
* Due process
2
Q
Crime control
A
- Quick and efficient disposal of criminal cases
- Punish criminals
- Protects victims rights
- Zero tolerance approach
- Police should have advanced powers
- Right realism link
3
Q
Crime control: Areas of law
A
- Introduction of ‘bad character’ evidence
- Removal of double jeopardy
- Extended pre-charge detention time for terrorist offences
4
Q
Crime control: Key concerns
A
- Main concern should be to establish factual guilt
- Conveyor belt cases
- Accused is presumed guilty until proven innocent
- Police powers can be dangerous (Stephen Lawrence).
5
Q
Due process
A
- Presumption of innocence
- Protects victims rights
- Police should be limited to prevent oppression
- Just should involve a thorough investigation
- Ensures a just and correct verdict is reached
- Links to the left realist approach
6
Q
Due process: areas of law
A
- PACE act 1984
- Interviews are now recorded with right to legal representation
- HRA 1998 allows criminal practices to be looked at from a human rights perspective.
