Crime Flashcards
Describe giving a criminal an opportunity to change?
Reform
Define crime
An act that breaks the law and is then punishable
What is considered by some people be an acceptable reason to break the law?
Opposition to unjust law
Murder: Is it against the law, a sin or both?
Both
When was capital punishment (death penalty) abolished in the UK?
1965
‘I was in prison and you came to visit me’ was from which parable in the bible ?
The Sheep and Goats
Where does most British law come from ?
From the codes of law within the bible
What does retribution mean ?
Society is getting its back on behalf of the victim
What are the three aims of punishment ?
Retribution, deterrence, reformation
Christians believe that inhumane treatment of criminals is wrong
True
“Those without sin, cast the first stone” (John 8) suggests…
Nobody is perfect, so we shouldn’t condemn, judge or punish others
What did Jesus teach us about revenge ?
Jesus taught the we should forgive each other and not seek revenge
What does the term deterrence mean ?
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
Reformation is the aim of punishment that most Christian prefer
True
Rehabilitate
To restore a person back to being a law abiding citizen
What quote is often used to argue for harsh sentences such as death penalty ?
‘An eye for a eye, a tooth for a tooth’
‘You shall not murder’ is from which set of religious rules ?
The Ten Commandments
What is justice ?
Just behaviour or treatment
What is the other name for death penalty?
Capital punishment
In the UK who decides if someone is guilty ?
Magistrates and/or Crown Courts (depending on the severity)
