Models of criminal justice

Question 1

crime control model

Answer 1

seeks a quick/efficient disposal of criminal cases (like a conveyor belt).

The aim is to punish criminals and stop them committing further crime.

Links to zero tolerance approach in right realism.

Question 2

examples of crime control model

Answer 2

Allows the introduction of ‘bad character’ evidence and previous convictions information for the courts to consider.

Removed the ‘double jeopardy’ rule.

Extended pre-charge detention time for terrorism offences.

Question 3

case study example of crime control model

Answer 3

Collin Stagg - provoked strong public reactions and a demand to be solved. Police felt sure that suspect was guilty and used all measures.

Question 4

Due Process Model

Answer 4

It focusses on the presumptions of innocence and the necessity of producing fairness by protecting the defendants rights.

Question 5

examples of due process model

Answer 5

All interviews are now recorded and suspects have the right to legal representation.

Question 6

case study example of due process model

Answer 6

Gary Weddell

Thompson v Uk