Aims of Sentencing

Question 1

Triple R, I, D

Answer 1

Retribution, Rehabilitation, Reparation
Incapacitation
Deterrence

Question 2

Retribution

Answer 2

-idea of punishment
-just seeks to serve justice

Question 3

Deterrence

Answer 3

-aims to reduce crime rate through fear of punishment
-two types general + personal
-aims to put off potential offenders and Defendant from re-offending

Question 4

Rehabilitation

Answer 4

-aimed at re-integrating offender back into society
-hopes by changing behaviour it will stop re-offending and reduce crime rate
-55% all crimes fueled by drugs or alcohol
-such as AA, mental institutions, drug rehabilitation programmes

Question 5

Incapacitation

Answer 5

-idea public needs to be protected
-court of opinion that there a serious risk to the public

Question 6

Reparation

Answer 6

-Aims at compensating the victim of the crime usually by ordering the offender to pay a sum of money or to make restitution