Crime Control Model | WJEC Criminology | Unit 4 | AC 1.3 Revision

Summary

This video explores the Crime Control model, contrasting it with the Due Process model. Introduced by Herbert Packer in 1968, the Crime Control model prioritizes swift and efficient crime resolution, often favored by right-wing governments. It emphasizes public safety and victim rights over the accused's, employing the criminal justice system as a deterrent. Key features include swift justice, punishment as a deterrent, and quick resolutions to criminal proceedings. Examples include extended police powers in England and Wales, longer detention times for terrorists, and the removal of legal obstacles to prosecution.

Takeaways

• 📚 The Crime Control model is one of two criminal justice models outlined by Herbert Packer in 1968, contrasting with the Due Process model.
• 🔍 This model is often favored by right-wing and populist governments aiming for efficient and effective crime tackling.
• 🚨 It seeks to eliminate legal barriers to ensure swift convictions for those accused of criminal behavior.
• 👮‍♂️ Focus is on efficiency, public protection, and using the criminal justice system as a deterrent, rather than on the rights of the accused.
• 🏢 It is typically employed during national emergencies or in response to moral panics, such as the introduction of anti-terror legislation.
• 👥 The model prioritizes victims and may grant additional powers to police and law enforcement to address public concerns about crime.
• ⏱️ Key features include swift justice, punishment as a deterrent, and quick resolutions to criminal proceedings under public and media pressure.
• 🏛️ There's less emphasis on the rights of the accused and more on the rights of victims and the public's sense of safety.
• 🛑 Examples of the Crime Control model in practice include extended police powers to stop and search, and extended detention times for terrorist offenses.
• 🚫 It may involve bypassing legal obstacles like the Human Rights Act or removing legal protections such as double jeopardy.

Q & A

What are the two criminal justice models outlined by Herbert Packer in 1968?

Herbert Packer outlined two criminal justice models in 1968: the Due Process model and the Crime Control model.

What is the primary focus of the Crime Control model?

The primary focus of the Crime Control model is to tackle crime effectively and efficiently, with an emphasis on swift conviction and protection of the public from crime.

How does the Crime Control model differ from the Due Process model?

The Crime Control model differs from the Due Process model by focusing more on efficiency and public protection rather than the rights of the accused, and it often involves the adoption of additional powers for law enforcement.

In what types of situations is the Crime Control model typically employed?

The Crime Control model is often used in times of national emergency or as a response to moral panics, such as the introduction of anti-terror legislation.

What are some key features of the Crime Control model?

Key features of the Crime Control model include principles of swift justice, punishment as a deterrent, quick resolutions to criminal proceedings, and a focus on the rights of victims and the public to feel safe.

How does the Crime Control model approach the issue of human rights in relation to crime?

The Crime Control model may suggest that those who commit crimes do not have human rights, as they have infringed upon the rights of the victims, particularly in cases of forced migration.

Can you provide an example of the Crime Control model being applied in England and Wales?

An example of the Crime Control model in England and Wales is the extension of police powers to stop and search individuals on suspicion of offenses, often in response to public pressure following a series of crimes.

What is another example of the Crime Control model in action in England and Wales?

Extending the detention time for terrorist offenses to enable charges to be delayed until evidence is gathered is another example of the Crime Control model in England and Wales.

How does the Crime Control model address legal obstacles to prosecution?

The Crime Control model may address legal obstacles to prosecution by ignoring recommendations from entities like the EHRC or the Human Rights Act, or by removing legal barriers such as the double jeopardy law.

What is the significance of the double jeopardy law in the context of the Crime Control model?

In the context of the Crime Control model, the removal of the double jeopardy law, which prevented individuals from being tried twice for the same offense if found not guilty the first time, allows for additional attempts at prosecution.

What is the overall aim of the Crime Control model in terms of public safety?

The overall aim of the Crime Control model in terms of public safety is to ensure that the public feels protected from crime by focusing on swift justice and punishment, and by empowering law enforcement agencies to tackle crime more effectively.