CRIMINOLOGY: Unit 3 AC1.1 (Evaluate the effectiveness of investigative personnel

Crown prosecution service (CPS) CASES - Damilola Taylor 10 yr old schoolboy found dead from a leg wound, case underwent a lengthy trial spanning 6 years and including 3 trials before convicting 2 brothers. Prosecution's case filled with holes and heavily reliant on unreliable witnesses. Petruta-Cristina Bosoanca Held on trafficking and prostitution charges- dropped after evidence revealed. Held in custody for 13 months leading her to giving birth in prison. Repeated failing to disclose the doctors report which proved innocence Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) STRENGTHS - Independent service, free from political and other external pressures Employ legal experts with education and experience 'Due Process' model followed to ensure fairness Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) WEAKNESSES - 'Due Process' conflicts with the 'Crime Control' model used by the police Rely on the police to effectively do their job Difficulty in relationship with the police (Abu Hamza) Forensic Scientists CASES - Sarah Payne Young girl was abducted and murdered by a previously convicted pedophile Roy Whiting Used fibers from sweatshirt found in van to link to the presence of Sarah there, found threads of school uniform on Velcro shoes Forensic Scientists STRENGTHS - Deal with specialized areas within the investigation (Computing, Toxicology, Psychology and