The CCM Model (CJS)

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Introduction
Idea of the CJS = responsible for convicting criminals but ensuring they have a fair trial (Wilson) regardless of money/status and provided there is sufficient evidence
CCM + DPM constitute the “two dilemmas of criminal law” (packer 9/35) however punishment is a concept heavily debated
But what constitutes a crime? People have different ideas of the severity of a crime
The two models provide a framework for the CJS and demonstrate the values the system should hold (Roach 672)
The DPM is an idealised version of the CJS (Wilson 29) and CCM is concerned with preventing and reducing crime.
How far should these priorities be pushed if a crime cannot be proved?
CCM “repression of criminal conduct is the most important function” (Packer …show more content…

“Fair treatment may be necessary for effective crime control and punishment may not be necessary to control crime” (675).
CJS that focuses on CCM could link to victimization – “institutional wrong-doing that violates human rights” (Karmen, 1990:12) = police rule-breaking, wrongful arrest (Carrabine). Links back to what the consequences would be if there weren’t guidelines to prevent institutionalised prejudice or evidence falsification – however, there are still cases where a balance hasn’t been achieved =Andre Davis case
No, it doesn’t
The purpose of criminal law is to provide a framework to inflict deserved suffering (Packer:10) – is only one model needed to serve justice? = easier for the CJS to keep it as one rule fits

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