Crime and Punishment Flashcards
Justice
Fairness: all people having equal opportunities and provisions.
Crime
An illegal act, punishable by law.
Chaplain
Someone who provides ‘pastoral’ care for patients, pupils, or, in this case, prisoners.
Good
That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage.
Evil
That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked or wrong.
Punishment
A penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done.
Protection
Stops others being a victim by removing the prisoner from society.
Retribution
Revenge: the criminal should suffer because the victim did.
Deference
Puts other people off committing crimes because they don’t want the punishment.
Reformation
Helps the offender to become a better person.
Forgiveness
A choice not to blame someone for wrongdoing and not seek revenge or let resentment build up.
Restorative Justice
To bring the criminal and the victim into communication to repair the harm done.
Human Rights
The things that all humans are entitled to because they are human.
Capital Punishment
The legally authorised killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
