Ch 16 - Crimes of Mortality

Question 1

Crimes of Morality

Answer 1

Illegal activities that are against the law b/c they are regarded as threatening to values.

Question 2

Morals

Answer 2

The normative standards, codes, + beliefs governing judgements + values concerning right + wrong action, justice, + fairness.

Question 3

Overcriminalization

Answer 3

The intrusion of the law into consensual activities which are relatively harmless to the actors + society.

Question 4

Harm Principle

Answer 4

Holds that the actions of individuals should only be limited to prevent harm to other individuals.

Question 5

Moral Absolutism

Answer 5

A philosophical perspective which holds that certain actions are absolutely right/wrong regardless of other circumstances such as their consequences or the intentions behind them.

Question 6

Moral Relativism

Answer 6

A perspective on the nature of morality asserting that norms/standards of behaviour are not fixed/absolute.

Question 7

Prohibition

Answer 7

A law forbidding a specific act.

Question 8

Legalization

Answer 8

The removal of an existing prohibition against something that is currently unlawful. In terms of drugs + prostitution, simply means a regulated system of supply or licensing of services provided.

Question 9

Decriminalization

Answer 9

The removal of criminal penalties though fines may still apply.

Question 10

Harm Reduction

Answer 10

A public health oriented policy/program designed to reduce the harmful consequences of behaviours w/ known risks, which are often illegal, such as prostitution + recreational drug use.