models of the criminal justice system

Question 1

What are the two models of the criminal justice system?

Answer 1

crime control and due process

Question 2

Describe the crime control model

Answer 2

• reflects traditionally conservative values
• criminal behaviour is the most important function
• believe in guilty till proven innocent

Question 3

Describe the due process model

Answer 3

• embodies traditional politically liberal views
• protect the innocent as much as it is to protect the guilty
• believe in innocent till proven guilty

Question 4

Evaluation of the crime control model

Answer 4

positives-favour a quick trial: saves time and resources

• prioritises the victim
• doesn’t ensure a fair trial: assumption of guilt

Question 5

Evaluation of due process model

Answer 5

-ensures a fair lengthy trial
-prioritises both victim and offender
-prioritisation of offender can be traumatising
-lengthy trial is expensive and time consuming
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