1.3

Cards (12)

  • crime control
    'presumption of guilt'
    'assembly line justice'
    right realist view - the rights of the victim are more important than the right of the suspect
    zero tolerance policing
    plea bargaining
  • strengths of the crime control model
    this focuses on preventing crime as well as deterring offenders
  • weaknesses of the crime control model
    this means that prisons get overcrowded.
    the punishments being too harsh
  • case study's to go along with the crime control model
    Colin Stagg - a quick arrest with a honey trap
    Amanda Knox - police brutality and false confessions
  • due process
    'presumption of innocence'
    prevents oppression
    makes sure that all peoples rights are properly looked after
    left realist view - labelling theory
  • strengths of the due process model
    due process model makes a fair and equal legal system, due to all rights being followed carefully.
  • weaknesses of the due process model
    it should prioritize certain rights
    it leads to a delay in the legal process as so many cases are trying to go through to court.
    it is challenging to obtain evidence.
  • case study's to go along with the due process model

    Christopher Halliwell - was not able to prosecute the previous confession
    Barry George - had many appeal
  • Another strength of the crime control model
    Importance of swift and certain punishment to deter offenders
  • Advantage of crime control
    Prioritises the protection of victims and communities
  • Weakness of the crime control model
    Focuses to heavily on punishment and incarceration
  • Disadvantages of crime control
    model
    Overlooks other causes of criminal behaviour. Economic and social factors