Crime and Punishment Flashcards
Crime
an act against the law
Sin
an act against the will of God
Law
rules made by Parliament and enforceable by the courts
Justice
due allocation of reward and punishment, the maintenance of what is right
Deterrence
the idea that punishments should be of such a nature that they will out people off (deter) committing crimes
Retribution
the idea that punishments should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong
Reform
the idea that punishments should try to change criminals so they will not commit crimes again
Judgement
the act of judging people and their actions
Capital punishment
the death penalty for a crime or offence
Addiction
A recurring compulsion to engage in an activity regardless of its bad effects
Rehabilitation
To restore to normal life
Responsibility
Being responsible for one’s actions
