Crimes And Punishment Flashcards
Crime
An action that breaks the law
Punishment
The start of being made to suffer or learn from wrongdoing
Forgiveness
The decision to release feelings of anger, revenge, or negativity for someone who had wronged you
Justice
People behave in a way that is fair, equal, and balanced.
Reconciliation
Restoring a relationship after hurt or harm has been caused
Capital punishment
The legal killing of someone for the punishment of committing a crime
Protection
The public has a right to feel protected. Punishments such as prison aim to protect us and prevent the criminal for committing crimes
Retribution
Many people believe that victims have a right to make criminals pay for the harm they have done. They pay by being punished. Punishment can therefore be a way of getting your own back on the criminal
Deterrence
Punishment is given to a criminal for a crime that they have committed, as it is hoped that other would-be criminals would be put off committing similar crimes
Reformation
Some believe the punishment given to criminals should give the criminal the opportunity to change for the better. Punishment should enable criminals to leave their life of crime and should help them become more useful members of society.
Vindication
It is necessary for us as members of society to respect the law. This means that the law is to be taken seriously and not be ignored. Offenders will be punished.
Reparation
The criminal must somehow repair the smashed they cause in committing the crime
Christian views on death penalty
Retribution, reformation
Buddhist views on death penalty
The Buddha clearly said… “
An action, even if it brings benefit to oneself, cannot be considered a good action if it causes physical and mental pain to another being.” – This links to the aim of punishment ‘Reformation’. Giving a person a chance to change and be better is a priority for Buddhists.
Islamic views on death penalty
Vindication, reparation and reformation
