Crime And Punishment Flashcards
Which of the following key terms describes giving a criminal an opportunity to change?
Reform
Define crime
An act that breaks the law and is then punishable
Which one of the following is considered by some people to be an acceptable reason to break a law?
Opposition to unjust laws
Murder: Is it a against the law, a sin or both?
Both
When was capital punishment abolished in the UK?
1965
‘I was in prison and you came to visit me’ is from which parable in the bible?
The Sheep and the Goats
Where does most British law come from?
from the codes of law within the Bible
What does retribution mean?
Society is getting its own back on behalf of the victim
What are the 3 aims of punishment?
Retribution, deterrence, reformation
True or false: Christians believe that the 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 about revenge?
Jesus taught that 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
True or false: Reformation is the aim of punishment that most Christians prefer
True
Rehabilitate
To restore a person back to being a law abiding citizen
