2.3 Flashcards
How does imprisonment meet the aims of punishment
Long sentences incl life sentences achieve the aim of protecting society
Anyone that has a sentence of less than 2 years is released on licence, need to conform to bail conditions and supervision –> Helps aims of rehabilitation to be achieved and help less likely to reoffend
Negative of imprisonment
Has been an increase in the number of people recalled to custody (nearly 1000)
High rates of re offending and high numbers of being recalled to prison could show prisons don’t rehabilitate
How do fines meet the aims of punishment
Deterrence and punish offender, financial punishment = fine
FInes can escalate if not paid and could possibly send a person to prison for non payment of fines
Negatives of fines
Many fines written off (61%) if offender cannot be traced
Due to the figures, fines are not an effective method of achieving retribution or deterrence
Threat of prison seem to not have an impact
How do community services meet the aims of punishment
Both aims of pinishment and reparation as individuals are being punished by working unpaid and also giving back to society
Nearly 9% more effective at reduing 1 year re offending rates compared to imprisonment
Negatives of community sentences
2013 - more than 3/4 sent to prison in previous year had already at least 1 community sentence
= Community sentences do not meet the aim of rehabilitation fully and don’t always deter from committing further crimes
How do discharges meet the aims of punishment
Conditional discharge are used often for first time minor offences - aim to stop reoffending
Deter since if they re offend they may recieve a more severe punishment
Absolute discharge - rare but when no penalty given - court believes the process and experience of being arrested is enough to deter them
Negative of discharge
Would not work for those who do not respect the system as they would likely be back in court for re-offending
