Criminal- Aims Of Sentencing Flashcards
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Retribution
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“Getting your own back”
Only works properly when the punishment fits the crime
1
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Deterrence
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Put people off offending
Eg. Harsh sentences
Individual deterrence or general deterrence
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Public protection
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Protects the public from violent offenders
Custody
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Rehabilitation
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Reforms the behaviour of offenders
Educational skills
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Reparation
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Giving back to the community from which they have offended
