AC1.3 Exam Practice

Question 1

Describe the due process model of justice (6 marks)

Answer 1

What it aims for:
Thorough investigation for just and correct verdict
Rather than enhanced police powers, encourage police safeguarding procedures
The presumption of being innocent until proven guilty
All rights of an individual
Relating to the left realism approach
Argues that a more caring society will eventually lead to a society with little crime
Case Study:
Garry Weddell
Areas of Law:
Human Rights Act 1984 - thorough investigation
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 - police safeguarding
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Question 2

Describe the crime control model of justice (6 marks)

Answer 2

What it aims for: 
The suppression of crime 
'Conveyor belt' 
Right realism 
Enhanced police powers 
Occasional innocent convicted is price worth paying for increasing guilty conviction rates 
Zero-tolerance approach 
Quick and efficient disposal of crime
Case Study: 
Colin Stagg 
Areas of Law: 
The removal of the Double Jeopardy Rule
Allowing bad character evidence 
Extended pre-charge detention time for terrorist offences