Crime And Punishment Flashcards
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Why do we need laws?
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- keep weak safe from criminals
- give guidelines on acceptable behaviour
- live without fear
- protected from violence
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How are laws made?
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- proposed law is written in a document (Bill) which is introduced and debated in the House of Commons
- bill is debated In parliament
- passed to a committee to go through in detail
- vote is taken (then House of Lords)
- passed to the queen
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What are arguments against theories of punishment?
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- almost half of criminals reoffend and prisons are full
- some victims feel that criminals don’t get enough punishment
- in serious crimes retribution is never achieved
- punishment doesn’t focus on the cause of the crime are therefor irrelevant
4
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What are Christian teachings on justice?
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- God is just and people should behave the same way
- Jesus taught that everyone should be treat fairly
- the golden rule
- God will forgive those who are truly sorry
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How do Christians help?
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- ensure resources are shared equally
- give to charity
- work on areas of hardship
- campaign for government and organisations to help other a nations
- helping those oppressed
- CAFOD
- Christian aid
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What are Muslim teachings on justice?
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- on the last day God will reward those who have been just and fair towards others
- Quran teaches that God acts fairly towards everyone
- shariah law requires justice for all
- Muhammad always acted justly
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Why do Muslims work for justice?
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- to obey the Quran
- fulfil shariah law
- fulfil the 5 pillars
- to please Allah as most Muslims believe he watches our every act
- Muslim aid gets rich to give to poor
8
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What is capital punishment?
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- execution where life of a condemned prisoner is taken away
- Abolished in 1998 UK
- Abolished in EU in 1999 under European convention on human rights
- USA has death penalty
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What are arguments for capital punishments?
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- death penalty is a deterrent
- makes people confess in return for lesser sentences
- retribution (helps victims family)
- good psychological effect on society who see bad things happening to good people as fair
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What at arguments against capital punishments?
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- countries with the death penalty don’t have low crime rates
- many executed people turn out to be innocent
- some see execution as murder
- human life is special and shouldn’t be taken away
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What are Christian arguments for capital punishment?
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- the Old Testament teaches that the death penalty should be used for some crimes
- Jesus never said the death penalty was wrong
- in Middle Ages Christian church used death penalty against those challenging the churches authority
- St Paul said obey the laws
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What are Christian arguments against capital punishment?
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- goes against the sanctity of lie argument
- Jesus said revenge was wrong-Mathew
- Christian churches spoke out against capital punishment
- Jesus can to earth to save people (no capital punishment)
- overall message of Christianity is love and forgiveness
13
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What does the sharia law teach about capital punishment?
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- the Quran teaches capital punishment can go for some laws
- crimes carrying the death penalty vary murder, rape, going against Islam
- death penalty is only the last resort
- given a fair trial
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What are Muslim arguments against capital punishment?
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- scholars of the shariah law don’t agree when or how the death penalty is agreed
- Quran says it is not compulsory
- strict conditions aren’t always met
- oppress poor and women who receive it for adultery
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What are Muslim arguments for capital punishment?
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- Quran says penalty can be used for murder or adultery
- sharia agrees with the Quran
- Muhammad makes statements suggesting he agreed
- Muhammad was ruler of medina, sentencing people to death for committing murder
16
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What are legal drugs?
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- painkillers are sold under controlled conditions
- some drugs are sold over the counter
- some drugs require a prescription
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What are illegal drugs?
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- legal drugs are classified on how dangerous they are
- taking and selling class A drugs carry heavy penalties
- possessions and supply have lower penalties
18
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What are UK laws in drugs?
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- children under 16 are not allowed in a pub unless with an adult
- under 18s can’t drink in pubs or buy alcohol unless 16+ with a meal
- alcohol served 24 hours in licensed premises
- anywhere selling alcohol needs a license
- illegal to buy children alcohol
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What social and health problems do drugs and alcohol cause?
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- violence
- addiction
- crime
- disorderly behaviour
- mental illness
- overdose
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What are problems related to alcohol?
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- men shouldn’t drink more than 3-4 units a day
- women shouldn’t drink more than 2-3 units a day
- twice the recommended amount is classed as binge drinking
- heart problems include cancer
- psychological and emotional breakdowns are common
21
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What are problems related to smoking?
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- leads to a range of health problems like cancer
- smokers have poor dental health and smell of smoke
- addictive nature of smoking can interfere with romantic and social relationships
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What are problems related to drugs?
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- risk of overdose
- crime to fund addiction
- loss of incentive to work and maintain regular lifestyles
- drugs affect the brain can lead to mental illness and loss of brain function
23
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What does the bible teach about the human body?
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- we should not abuse them
- majority of Christians believe taking any kind of drug excessively will damage what God created which is wrong
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Why do Christians believe taking drugs are wrong?
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- the bible says Christians should follow the law of the land
- illegal drugs are illegal because they are dangerous
- many illegal drugs users turn to crime
- drugs lead to family breakups and makes people antisocial
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What are reasons for drinking alcohol?
- bible doesn't forbid alcohol
- Jesus drank wine and performed a miracle (water to wine)
- gave his disciples wine at the last supper
- St Paul told his friend Timothy to drink wine to help his digestion
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What are reasons against drinking alcohol?
- impairs judgement and ability to act in a Christian way
- many other drinks today
- alcohol is now much stronger
- avoid offending others by not drinking
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What are Muslim attitudes to drugs and alcohol?
- Quran says intoxicants are forbidden
- humans are created by Allah so people should look after their body
- Muslims may not be able to pray if effected by drugs
- Muslims should obey the law
