AC1.3

Question 1

crime control model/ conveyor belt

Answer 1

• guilt of accused is implied in order to protect society from danger
• rights of society and victim
• prevention and reduction of crime main aim
• pro police powers

Question 2

theories of crime control model

Answer 2

right realism - prioritise order instead of justice because crime has been caused by lack of self control.
- zero tolerance approach
functionalism - crime and punishment needs to happen to bring legal change/ boundary maintenance.
- justice system punishes, society can demonstrate disapproval

Question 3

rules governing working justice system in favour of crime control

Answer 3

• stop and search
• juryless trial
• double jeopardy - abolished
• no automatic right to appeal in some cases
• evidence of bad character
• negative inference when suspect remains silent

Question 4

cases that illustrate crime control model

Answer 4

colin stagg - ‘honey trap’ example of entrapment, enhanced police powers to get suspect
stephen lawrence - double jeopardy - tried again new and compelling evidence, protect community/victim

Question 5

due process model/ obstacle course

Answer 5

• presumes innocence of individual and that every person has a right to a fair trial,
• police powers limited to prevent oppression
• rights of accused instead of victime/ society.
  provide appropriate safeguards for accused i.e. PACE

Question 6

theories that link due process model

Answer 6

labelling theory - someone is stamped with a label, they become it ‘self fulfilling prophecy’ .
- don’t want to oppress those who are labelled as ‘typical criminal’.
left realism - (1984) there should be minimal use of prisons (only when danger to community) and individuals must be marginalized.
- relative deprivation creates vulnerable communities and lead to criminal victimisation

Question 7

rules governing working justice in favour of due process

Answer 7

• right to remain silent
• right to legal representation
• right to trial by jury
• right to know why you are being arrested
• admissibility of evidence i.e. hearsay
• prosecution duty to disclose info to defence

Question 8

cases that illustrate due process model

Answer 8

sally clarke - guilty verdict due to expert testimony, but she was allowed to appeal first conviction.
- had been wrongfully convicted, was unsuccessful she killed herself.
stephen lawrence - police approach protected suspect more then victim, double jeopardy not allowed to be tried again
- unsuccessful guilty suspects let out.