AC 2.3- How forms of punishment meet the aims of punishment Flashcards
List the types of punishment.
1) Imprisonment
2) Community sentence
3) Fines
4) Discharge
What are the four types of imprisonment?
-Life sentence
-Intermediate sentence
-Determinate sentence
-Suspended sentence
Does Imprisonment meet the aim of retribution?
Yes= Offenders are paying back to society by being deprived of their liberty.
No= There are more suited punishments for less serious crimes (community order).
Does Imprisonment meet the aim of rehabilitation?
Yes= there are courses available in prison for offenders.
No= Doesn’t have long term effects as people still reoffend.
Does Imprisonment meet the aim of deterrence?
Yes= Long prison sentences put other criminals off committing the same or similar crimes.
No= Might not be a deterrent to everyone.
Does Imprisonment meet the aim of public protection?
Yes= If they are in prison they will be kept away from people and can’t cause them any danger.
No= Reduced/suspended sentences may release offenders to early (still dangerous).
Does Imprisonment meet the aim of reparation?
Yes= Prisoners Earning Act 2011 means that any prisoners earning money have to pay a percentage to the victims support services.
No= Focuses more on punishment than repairing.
Give examples of community sentences.
-Unpaid work.
-A curfew or exclusion order.
-A group programme (anger management).
-Treatment for drug/alcohol addiction or mental health problems.
Do community sentences meet the aim of retribution?
Yes= Curfews/exclusion orders take the offenders freedom away.
No= Some courses may benefit the offender, victim is not receiving justice.
Do community sentences meet the aim of rehabilitation?
Yes= CBT and alcohol/drug treatment courses are available.
No= People may not fully recover.
Do community sentences meet the aim of deterrence?
Yes= Small punishment to stop them committing the crime again.
No= Not harsh enough, no long term effects.
Do community sentences meet the aim of reparation?
Yes= Financial compensation to the victim by doing unpaid work.
No= Not repairing the damage to the victim.
Do fines meet the aims of retribution and deterrence?
Yes= Some offenders may not have the means to pay the fines, deterres them.
No= Wealthy people may not be deterred.
Do fines meet the aim of reparation?
Yes= Money can go to the victim of crimes.
No= Doesn’t help the victims repair their personal damage.
What are the two types of discharge?
1) Conditional discharge= The offender will not be punished unless they commit another offence within a set period of time determined by the court.
2) Absolute discharge= no penalty is imposed.
