Aims of Punishment Flashcards
1
Q
All 7 Aims of Punishment
A
- Justice
- Retribution
- Deterrence
- Reformation
- Vindication
- Reparation
- Protection
2
Q
Justice
A
Fairness
3
Q
Retribution
A
Revenge or “getting even”
- where the criminal suffers as much as the victim suffered
4
Q
Deterrence
A
To stop other committing the crime - put people off the crime
5
Q
Reformation
A
To rehabilitate criminals so they do not do it again
6
Q
Vindication
A
Shows the power of the law, that deserves to be followed and respected
7
Q
Reparation
A
Repairing the damage done, by community service
8
Q
Protection
A
Less people will become victims of crimes, prison
