Comparative Criminal Justice 5th Edition Chapter 4: Six Model Nations Adrianna Hughes University of Scranton Learning Objectives: Chapter 4Discuss the particular historical developments that may have had a major effect on the formation of criminal law and criminal justice administration in each model countryAnalyze contributing factors to the crime rates in each model countryIdentify the distinct approach to criminal justice each model nation exemplifiesUnderstand the basic structures of the criminal justice systems in each model countryCompare the unique crime problems in model countries with crime in the United States Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5th Edition England: Overview England is the historical backbone of the Common Law TraditionOperates as a capitalist economy, with various forms of socialismHas a Unitary government: government power is centralized rather than being divided between states and a central governmentOpposite of United StatesFederalism- power divided between states and a central governmentMonarch- sole and absolute ruler of a countrySuch as King or QueenThe influence of the monarchy in England has eroded Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5th Edition England: Overview Major component of parliament- House of CommonsThe real leader of the country- Prime MinisterThe head of the political party that possesses a majority of seats in the House of CommonsAdvisor to the monarch and chairs of the cabinet Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5th Edition England: Historical Development English bill of RightsMagna ChartaThe Petition of RightsAct of SettlementAll pioneered a tradition of limited government Since rise of British Empire many legal changes have lead to the export of English law to the coloniesLead to legal pluralism- the mixing of more than one system of law within a particular country or region of a country Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5th Edition England: Historical Development Supreme Court of the United Kingdom12 person courtServes as court of last resort No written constitutionHowever, has a strong constitutional tradition that has evolved over centuriesCan be called “unwritten constitution” Includes charters, organic laws, traditions, and legal procedures.Organic laws- the laws of Parliament that describe the machinery of government Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5th Edition England: Crime Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5th Edition The Research and Statistics Department of the Home OfficeCollects crime stats in England: Police and data from the British Crime Survey(BCS)BCS believed to be more credible4.2 % drop in overall crime from 20.