AC1.3 explain the models of criminal justice

Question 1

what are the 2 models of criminal justice

Answer 1

due process and crime control models

Question 2

what is the due process model

Answer 2

• focuses on the presumption of innocence and producing fairness.
• believes police should be limited to stop oppression
• slows down the process
• easier sentences
• criminal justice system should safeguard the rights of individuals
• ensures the correct verdict will be reached
• rerates to left realism theory.
  -believes a more equal society would eliminate crime
• an area of law that supports this model is the human rights act 1998

Question 3

what is the crime control model

Answer 3

• opposite of the due process model
• has a zero tolerance protocol
• presumption of guilt
• enhanced police powers
• protects the rights of victims rather than offender
• quick and efficient approach
• similar to right realism
• case which used this approach Colin Stagg- they wanted to secure an conviction as quickly and with any means possible