2.2 Flashcards
outline retribution as an aim of punishment
- element of revenge - victim avenged for wrong done (provides justice for victim)
- defendant gets their ‘just deserts’ which means fairness and proportionality (e.g. death penalty for murder)
- doesn’t seek to alter future behaviour but inflict punishment.
what theories underpin retribution
Right realism -
outline criticisms of retribution
Outline rehabilitation as an aim of punishment
name and describe the theories that underpin rehabilitation
outline criticisms of rehabilitation
outline deterrence as an aim of punishment
name and describe the theories that underpin deterrence
outline criticisms of deterrence
outline incapacitation/public protection as an aim of punishment
Name and describe the theories that underpin incapacitation/public protection
outline criticisms of incapacitation/public protection
outline reparation as an aim of punishment
Name and describe theories that underpin reparation
outline criticisms of reparation