7 - Punishment Flashcards
1
Q
What is punishment?
A
The infliction of a penalty as retribution for an offence
2
Q
What is the difference between punishment and revenge
A
Revenge involves vengeful feelings and is not necessarily a response to a breach of law
3
Q
What are the seven features of punishment according to Walker (1991)?
A
- Involves infliction of something unwelcome
- Intentional
- Those inflicting the punishment have the right to do so
- The result of a broken law
- The offender broke the law voluntarily
- The punishment is justified
- The punishment is believed in
4
Q
What is retribution theory of punishment?
A
The harm done by the offender should be counterbalanced with proportionate punishment
5
Q
What it utilitarian theory of punishment?
A
Punishment is justified by its anticipated future consequences
6
Q
What is the humanitarian approach to punishment?
A
Offenders deserve treatment and rehabilitation because they come from disadvantaged backgrounds and may have been victims themselves
