The Crime Control Model and the Due Process Model are two different, but similar models identified by Herbert Pecker and used in the criminal justice process. However, how important are these models in the criminal justice process? And is it necessary that we have these two models that to some extent produce similar results. To answer these questions, this essay will explain the meaning of these two models and also examine the differences that exist between these two models. And hence, reveal the importance of these two models and whether it is necessary to have both models. The term crime control is a method used to help combat crime, in terms of reducing the number of crimes committed. This model is described as that of a treadmill because of the rapid process it uses to determine the alleged guilt of the alleged offender. Different principles make up the crime control model. For example, guilt is implied, legal controls minimal, the system designed to assist the police and the fight against crime is essential. However, a fundamental principle that has been emphasized is that “the suppression of criminal behavior is by far the most important function that criminal proceedings must fulfill”. (Packer, 1998, p. 4). This is very important because it gives individuals a feeling of security. Without this statement, public confidence in the criminal justice process would be very low. The general public belief is that those who are considered a threat to society, as well as those who do not conform to society's norms and values, should be separated from the rest of society, from individuals who choose to participate fully to society. Therefore, the crime control model pro...... middle of paper ......e that perpetrators are more likely to be acquitted, especially if they have the money to support themselves with a good lawyer. Additionally, the crime control model is necessary for us to have a due process model, especially because the crime control model acts as a filter for the due process model. In the sense that it greatly facilitates the work of the due process model by first weeding out the presumed innocent from the presumed guilty.BibliographyNewburn, T., (2013) Criminology Tim Newburn. (2nd ed.). 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon 0X14.4RN: Routledge.Packer, Herbert. (1998) Two models of criminal procedure. United States: Stanford University Press. Ragers, Simon. / The Guardian (2012) Whites and men: diversity and the justice system. Available at: //www. Theguardian.com/news/databblog/2012/mar/28/judges-ethnic-sex-diversity-judiciary.