decsribe models of criminal justice 1.3

What did Sir Herbert Packer theorise

• there were 2 opposing models

• Hold different values and shape the criminal justice system

What are the two models of the criminal justice system

• Crime control model

• Due process model

What is the basis of the crime control model

• built on the idea of presuming someone is guilty

What are the values of the crime control model

• to protect people freedom we must suppress crime through punishment of offender to deter and prevent future criminal acts

What does the crime control model state in relation to police

• should be free to investigate crime in spite of legal technicalities

• As police can identify guilt through investigating

What does the crime model lean towards once someone is found PROBABLY guilty

• quick turnaround of prosecution, conviction, and punishment

What does the crime control model accept

• that to convict the majority of those who are guilty, there may be some individuals who are wrongfully convicted

What does the crime control model prioritise

• the rights of society (victims) to uphold protection

What does the due process model state about freedom

• individuals freedom is controlled by the state

What does the due process model aim to do

• protect those who have been accused of a crime from the oppression of the police, prosecutors and judges

What is the basis of the due process model

• presume innocence

• Innocent until proven guilty

Why must all professionals follow due process rules

• lack of faith in the police forces ability to conduct fair and honest investigations

• Therefore must be safeguarded by due process rules

What are rules and procedures in place in the due process model

• to make it the role of law professionals to prove someone’s guilt to be able to prosecute

What is a downside to the due process model

• those who are guilty being let free from conviction

• Deemed as less evil that convicting the innocent

What does the due process model highlight

• the rights of the accused rather than the rights of society