Topic 1 - Models of Criminal Justice

Question 1

Crime Control Model

Answer 1

• the aim is to punish criminals and stop them doing crime
• their goal is to suppress crime
• the police should be free from unnecessary legal technicalities
• the model starts with a presumption of guilt
• they have zero tolerance
• it emphasises the right of society and victims
• the model favours a conveyor belt justice system

Question 2

Crime Control Model Examples

Answer 2

• the removal of double jeopardy rule
• the stop and search policies
• no automatic appeals
• there is an inference of guilt when silent

Question 3

Crime Control Model Link to Sociological Theory

Answer 3

Right Realism - it supports zero tolerance policy strategies as it will deter criminals

Functionalism - the punishments reinforces society moral boundaries

Question 4

Due Process Model

Answer 4

• the aim is to protect the accused from oppression
• it includes police, prosecutors and judges
• it safeguards all the rights of an individual
• it emphasises the rights of the accuse individual

Question 5

Due Process Model Example

Answer 5

• right to appeal
• human rights act 1998
• disclosure

Question 6

Due Process Model Link to Sociological Theory

Answer 6

Left Realism - It is critical of oppressive ‘policing’ of poor areas and it is a much softer approach to crime

Interactionism (labelling) - it believes police may be tempted to act illegally and harass groups that they label as ‘typical’ criminals