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1.3 models of criminal justice - Coggle Diagram
1.3 models of criminal justice
crime control
Herbert packer
goal to suppress crime
presumes guilty before innocent
advocates a lot of freedom and authority to the police, trusting that they are able to identify those who are probably guilty
act swiftly- conveyor belt method
allow police to pursue those who they think are probably guilty
in the interests of protection of society
CJS in e&w- a judge can allow illegally obtained eviednce if they think its in the interests of truth
police stop and search powers allowing bad character evidence
Barry George
focus on Barry because he fitted a profile as a loner and didn't fit the norm
conviction based on single particle of gunshot residue
imprisonment, failed appeals, no compensation
due process-
sees rights of accused as the central issue
individual requires protection from powers of authority hat may try and oppress them- ensures safety and fairness throughout
therefore it sets uo an obstacle course that police judges and lawyers must pass through to get a conviction
innocent until proven guilty
police have restrictions on their power to avoid abuse
this model regards the accused persons rights needing protection rather than victims or wider society, so correct and fair judegments more likely
Barry George
police investigation was thorough, allowed to appeal, decisions challenged