CRI210H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Victimology, Criminology, Public Knowledge
1 Feb 2017
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Involves a complex system of checks and balances in which responsibility for a criminal case is divided amongst many decision makers. Judges guided by principle of proportionality: attempt to ensure severity of the sentence imposed reflects the seriousness of crime. Parole boards: evaluate whether or not offender will benefit from release on parole/represents a risk to the community. Seriousness of crime not really considered unless it sheds light on the issues of rehab or risk to the community. Length of sentence determined by seriousness, portion served determined on other criteria. Justice system complex because it"s made to respond to a wide diversity of human behavior. Every situation/crime committed is different; blameworthiness varies. Two main perspectives underlie our criminal justice system. Crime control model: stresses importance of controlling crime and favours providing criminal justice professionals with considerable powers for responding to crime. Due process model: limits the powers of the criminal justice system to prosecute accused persons.
