Crime And Punishment Flashcards

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Capital punishment is legal in

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States within America
China
Countries in the Middle East such as Pakistan

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Deterrence

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It will stop other criminals from committing a serious crime

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3
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Retribution

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Some evil acts need on ultimate payback, like capital punishment

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Protection

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If evil people are removed, then society is protected

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5
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Religion

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The Old Testament gives examples of crimes where the perpetrator should be put to death.

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Financial

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Some argue it would be easier to put a criminal to death than for them to be kept in prison for the rest of their lives.

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It is argued that there are ……. Murders in stats with the death penalty than states without

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More

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Some people Donovan want the death penalty in their area as they believe it

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Lowers the tone of the community

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Many argue that the death penalty is an ………. And that —————

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……..=Act of revenge

——-= serous cries should be dealt in a cruel and inhumane way

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10
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It is unfair for

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The person administering the lethal injection

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11
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It is possible that the

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Wrong person might be convicted

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12
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It is argued that some people kill others because

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They are insane

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13
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Even criminals should have the ……. And should therefore not be sentenced to death

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Right to life

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14
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How much did it cost to put someone to death in New York

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23 million dollars each

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15
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Protection

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They may remain a threat to others if they are not apprehended

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Deterrent

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Punishments may stop others from committing similar crimes

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Reform

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Some people learn from their mistakes if they are realise through their punishment that they have done wrong

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Vindication

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Those who uphold the law are found o be in the right when others who don’t are punished

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Revenge

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Some people think you should experience a punishment that reflects what you’ve done to somebody else

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Repayment

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Criminals make up for the bad things they’ve done if they are given punishments like community service.

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A fine

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The criminal is charged a certain among of money

22
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Community service

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Assigned a length of time in which practical work§ will be done in the community

23
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Suspended sentence

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They will not go to prison unless they commit another crime

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Probation

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A probation officer will supervise the criminal on a regular basis

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Caution

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The criminal confesses to the crime and is not given a further punishment

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Tagging

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A device that will track the criminal to ensure they follow their curfew

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Antisocial behaviour order

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The criminal is not allowed to go to certain places or must stay away from certain people

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Imprisonment

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The criminal must serve a sentence in prison

29
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What is the abbreviation for antisocial behave order

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ASBO

30
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Forgiveness

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A process where the victim makes a conscious decision not to feel resentment towards someone who has wronged them.

31
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Repentance

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A process where someone has done someone wrong but they sure sorry for the and want to change their lives for the better