AC2.2 Discuss the aims of punishment

Question 1

Aims of punishment (5)

Answer 1

• retribution
• rehabilitation
• deterrence (individual and general)
• protection
• reparation

Question 2

Retribution

Answer 2

• pay back, its expected

- could be a miscarriage of justice

Question 3

Deterrence

Answer 3

• put someone off crime
• depends of publicity if general
• reoffend rates high

Question 4

Rehabilitation

Answer 4

• help issue for reason fro crime

- may reoffend

Question 5

Protection

Answer 5

• protect public

- doesn’t address cause

Question 6

Reparation

Answer 6

• make amends/ repair relationships

- doesn’t work for all offences