6: General Purposes of criminal sanctions

Question 1

Punishment:

Answer 1

The offender should be punished to such an extent and in such a manner that it is just in all circumstances and so that society can feel there has been retribution.

Question 2

Deterrence:

Answer 2

To discourage the offender from re-offending (specific deterrence) and to discourage others from committing the same offence (general deterrence)

Question 3

Denunciation:

Answer 3

To show the courts disapproval of the conduct the offender engaged in.

Question 4

Protection:

Answer 4

To protect the community from the offender by removing the offender from society (i.e. put in prison)

Question 5

Rehabilitation:

Answer 5

To improve the offender’s character so that they will become a productive member of society. This includes training and treatment programs.