Crime and Punishment

Question 1

Define the term ‘retribution’.

Answer 1

To get your own back.

Question 2

Give a quote supporting retribution.

Answer 2

“An eye for an eye.”

Question 3

Define the term ‘deterrence’.

Answer 3

To put people off of committing crimes.

Question 4

Define the term ‘reformation’.

Answer 4

To change someone’s behaviour for the better.

Question 5

What are the three main aims of punishment?

Answer 5

Retribution, reformation and deterrence.

Question 6

Give 4 reasons for committing crimes.

Answer 6

> Mental illness
Greed
Poverty
Addiction

Question 7

Give 7 types of punishment.

Answer 7

> Imprisonment
> Capital punishment
> Fine
> Restraining order
> Electronic tagging
> Community service
> Corporal punishment

Question 8

What method of punishment do Christians tend to prefer?

Answer 8

Reformation methods.

Question 9

Why do Christians prefer reformation methods?

Answer 9

One of Jesus’ main teachings was to love and forgive.

Question 10

For what reasons do Muslims sympathise with criminals?

Answer 10

If they are in need.

Question 11

What quote from the Qur’an do Muslims preach?

Answer 11

“God commands justice and prohibits wrongdoing.”