AC2.2

Question 1

Retribution: Aims

Answer 1

• Based on the idea that the offender deserves punishment
• It contains an element of revenge e.g., ‘an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth’
• Proportionality: ‘tariff system’ e.g., X number of years for armed robbery
• Supported by the sentencing council which provides the guidelines for courts on the appropriate punishment.
• Backwards looking theory- looks to the past to deter the future

Question 2

Retribution: Link to theory

Answer 2

Rational choice theory- Considers a fitting method of punishment as it ensures the offender is punished appropriately.

Functionalism- Punishing offenders reminds everyone else what is right and wrong

Premise- Offenders continuously choose to commit crime and therefore should be responsible for the actions

Question 3

Retribution: Critisisms

Answer 3

• Offenders deserve forgiveness and a chance to make amends
• Punishment should be served even when no good will come from it
• Just deserts: how can we decide if a punishment is ‘just’?

Question 4

Rehabilitation: Aims

Answer 4

-To reform offenders ad reintroduce them to society
-A forward looking aim with hope that their behaviour will be altered and won’t re offend.
_Presumes criminal behaviour is a result of freewill and a rational choice
-Rehabilitation policies include: education & training programmes, anger management courses, drug treatments and community sentences