Classical Criminology Flashcards
1
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What is Classical Criminology?
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A school of thought emphasizing free will and rationality in criminal behavior, proposing that punishment must be public, prompt, necessary, proportionate, and dictated by law.
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What are Cesare Beccaria’s contributions to Criminology?
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He argued for punishments to be swift, certain, and proportional to the crime to deter criminal behavior.
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What did Jeremy Bentham contribute to Classical Criminology?
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He advocated for a graduated punishment system where the severity closely matches the crime, based on utilitarian principles.
