AC1.3-Describe models of Criminal Justice

Question 1

Crime Control model

Answer 1

Right realism:
- Zero toleration approach
Functionalism:
-Punishment reinforces boundaries

-Public safety is main priority
-Wants to arrest suspect quickly
-Repressing crime
-Presumes guilt from the start
-Conveyor belt

Question 2

Due Process model

Answer 2

Left realism:
-Police should act lawfully+ non-discriminatory
Labelling:
-Prevent police using unnecessary labelling

-Acknowledges defendant’s rights
-Legal practices
-Uses PACE
-Presumes innocent until proven guilty
-Obstacle course

Question 3

Case studies for Crime Control

Answer 3

Colin Stagg: Wrongfully convicted of murder. Used undercover tactics- honeytrap, to obtain a confession. Prioritised securing a conviction quickly. Case later dropped due to lack of solid evidence.
Barry George: Wrongfully convicted of murder. Used forensic profiling to fit him to the suspect. Wanted to take swift action. Later acquitted after appeal highlighted flaws in evidence used.

Question 4

Case Studies for Due Process

Answer 4

Gary Weddell: Given statutory legal rights. Released on bail for murder-presumption of bail, innocent till proven guilty.
Later went and killed another person and took his own life.
Robert Thompson and Jon Venables: Received legal rights. Given the right to appeal and have identity protection and post trial safeguards.