AC 2.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is retribution?
A
- inflicting a punishment as revenge
- offender gets their ‘just desserts’
- ensuring fairness and justice that society wants
- punishment must be proportionate to the crime
2
Q
What examples of punishments match up with the idea of proportionality?
A
- non payment of tv license - fine
- murder - life for life ‘eye for eye’
3
Q
What theory does retribution link with?
A
- right realists
- offenders weigh up pros and cons
- if they’re making this rational choice and choosing to offend, they deserve the harsh punishments
4
Q
How can retribution be criticised?
A
- offenders deserve forgiveness, mercy, or chance to amend, not just punishment
- punishment must be inflicted even if no good will come from it
- who decides what is proportionate. for each crime, people have different opinions as to what constitutes to crime
5
Q
What is rehabilitation?
A
- changing a person or their behaviour to prevent future behaviour
- assumes free will and we can do something about our behaviour
- establishes causes of behaviour
6
Q
What are the policies included in rehabilitation?
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