Crime and Punishment

Question 1

Sin

Answer 1

A religious offence

Question 2

Punishment

Answer 2

Something done by a person because they have broken the law

Question 3

Retribution

Answer 3

Punishment that seeks revenge to get your own back

Question 4

Vindication

Answer 4

Offenders must be punished to show that the law is right and should be respected

Question 5

Reformation

Answer 5

To change a criminals behaviour for the better

Question 6

Deterrence

Answer 6

To put people off committing crimes

Question 7

Reparation

Answer 7

To repay their debt to society

Question 8

Protection

Answer 8

Keeping the public from being harmed threatened or unfurled by criminals

Question 9

Young offenders

Answer 9

Someone under the age of 18 who has broken the law

Question 10

Imprisonment

Answer 10

When a person is put in prison for committing a crime

Question 11

Forgiveness

Answer 11

Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

Question 12

Repentance

Answer 12

Being truly sorry and trying to change ones behaviour so as not to do the same thing again

Question 13

Capital punishment

Answer 13

The death penalty

Question 14

Community service

Answer 14

Unpaid work that an offender performs for the benefit of the local community rather than gong to prison

Question 15

Electronic tagging

Answer 15

An offend has to wear an electronic devise which tracks their movements to ensure restrictions of movement are made

Question 16

Fines

Answer 16

Money payment as punishment for a crime or other offence

Question 17

Probation

Answer 17

An alternative to prison where and offender has to meet regularly with a probation officer to ensure they so not re-offend

Question 18

Parole

Answer 18

Prisoner is released without having completed their sentence as they have behaved well and accepted their guilt

Question 19

Life imprisonment

Answer 19

A prison sentence that keeps a person in prison until the day they die

Question 20

Early release

Answer 20

A prisoner is released from prison even though they have not served their full sentence

Question 21

Shari’ah Law

Answer 21

Islamic laws that are derived from the Qur’an

Question 22

Prison reform movement

Answer 22

A movement that tries to ensure offenders are treated humanly in prison

Question 23

Crime

Answer 23

Offence punishable by law

Question 24

What are the social reasons that cause crime?

Answer 24

The vast majority of crime is committed by young people who have been excluded from school so have lack of education and qualifications. Without anything constructive to do and little money or parental guidance they turn to crime. Also people from broken or abusive and violent homes the children become especially ignorant of acceptable behaviour.

Question 25

What are the environmental reasons that cause crime?

Answer 25

During times of high unemployment , crime rates appear to rise and crime rates amongst those with inadequate housing and overcrowding and a deprived background are high. An uncared for environment does not encourage responsible behaviour.

Question 26

What are the psychological reasons that cause crime?

Answer 26

Criminologists say that the majority of people in prison are suffering from mental illnesses or psychological problems. Also many criminologists believe that violence on television can influence people to copy it.

Question 27

Protection

Answer 27

Society must be protected, putting murderers in prisons protects people in society getting hurt

Question 28

Retribution

Answer 28

Punishment that seeks revenge, to get your own back.

Question 29

Deterrence

Answer 29

To put people off committing crimes, in Islamic countries female adulters are publicly executed to put others off thinking of committing adultery.

Question 30

Reformation

Answer 30

To change a criminals behaviour for the betters. Prisoners may be taught skills such as plumbing and even GCSE English and Maths so that they can change their lifestyle when they get out of prison.

Question 31

Reparation

Answer 31

To repay their debt to society or correct what they have done wrong. People who graffiti should clean it off also they could do community service work.

Question 32

Probation

Answer 32

Being supervised by a probation officer at regular intervals.

Question 33

Care Orders

Answer 33

A young person under 18 is put in care of social services.

Question 34

Community Service Order

Answer 34

For example collecting litter or cleaning up graffiti

Question 35

Tagging

Answer 35

To check that the offender stays at home. Called a curfew.

Question 36

Cautioning

Answer 36

The offender admits the crime and this is recorded. No further action is taken unless the person offends again.

Question 37

Imprisonment

Answer 37

There are about 75,000 people in prison in the UK. 3/4 re-offend.

Question 38

Parole

Answer 38

Most prisoners do not serve the full sentence. They may come before a Parole Board to see if they can be released from Prison. Often if they show that they have reformed their behaviour they are released on bail.

Question 39

Arguments for the Death Penalty

Answer 39

Moses taught an eye for an eye. This means a death for a death. it deters potential murderers. it is vindication, showing society disapproves of serious crimes. Stops criminals from repeating the offence. Why waste money on keeping a convicted murderer in prison.

Question 40

Arguments against the Death Penalty

Answer 40

Jesus preached forgiveness. Jesus was innocent ad he was killed, not learn from his example. It is no deterrent. It doesn’t allow for forgiveness or reformation. Mistakes can be made, innocent people ave been executed. It makes society as bad as the criminal.

Question 41

Christian teachings on the aims of punishment

Answer 41

Christians teach it is right to obey the government and uphold the law because they are for the good of all. Christians believe that punishment is right when necessary but they believe punishment should primarily forgive and reform. They do not agree with retribution.

Question 42

Muslim teachings on the aims of punishment

Answer 42

Muslims believe that only Allah can forgive sins so punishment cannot make something good that has been doing wrong. Punishment should aim to deter others.

Question 43

Islamic views on the treatment of prisoners and prison reform movement.

Answer 43

Islam teaches that crime is seen as being against God and against society, not just the Vic Tim. So prison conditions are often harsh. However their Bible requires the prisoners to be treated fairly. Shariah laws lay down the penalties from the bible and is used in some countries. Some of the more severe penalties include amputation.

Question 44

Christian views on the treatment of prisoners and prison reform movement

Answer 44

Christians do not believe punishment is wrong. Many believe punishment should be humane. Prisoners should have decent facilities and should aim to reform the criminal. Christians are often work for prison reform reflecting Jesus is concerned that people have a second chance when they have made a mess of things.

Question 45

Christians and the death penalty

Answer 45

Generally Christians disagree with the death penalty. Although Moses said an eye for an eye this was countermanded by Jesus who said turn the other cheek. Christians believe in the sanctity of life. God gave life and only he can take it away. Once one has been killed there is no hope of repentance and they cannot be reformed.

Question 46

Islam and the death penalty

Answer 46

The Bible allows the law of equal retribution. An eye for an eye and therefore execution. However relatives have the option of excepting compensation and altering the death penalty to life imprisonment. Too serious crimes murder and slandering carry the death penalty. There is respect for life but if you can’t respect you can’t expect any