Aims Of Punishment Flashcards
What is detterence ?
Putting someone off from committing crime
Examples of detterence?
CTTV cameras, harsh punishments
Christian view on detterence?
When someone does something wrong they should be punished as an act of detterence
What does it say in the bible
“Eye for an eye”
Islamic view in detterence ?
Shariah law so offer harsh punishment as an act of detterence to stop crime committed in the first place
What does it say in the quaran?
“Obey the law of the land “
Reformation definition
Telling criminal and helping them to see why it’s wrong to change them for the better
Example of reformation.
Prison reform trust invested in education and skill for prisoners
Christian view on reformation
“Go and sin no more” reformation is the most loving thing to do
Sikh view on reformation
“God is in each element of creation” all have the ability to reform
Sikhs view again
Justice is virtue so should be punished as it is fair
Christian view
Reformation links to forgiveness
Retribution definition ?
Seeking revenge for crime or getting justice
Why is retribution good ?
It’s also an effective form of detterence
What will Sikhs argue about retribution?
Justice is a virtue so it is fair to punish
