financial penalty links to deterrence

Question 1

what’s the main purpose of a fine

Answer 1

provides deterrence and punishment for defendants to prevent them from reoffending

Question 2

between 2009 and 20013 how many fines were written off and why

Answer 2

a total of £237.1 million of court fines, costs, compensation orders and victims surcharges were written off because it was concluded there was no realistic chance of collection

Question 3

how are fines not effective

Answer 3

don’t achieve deterrence or retribution given the amount that’s gone unpaid - threat of prison if failing to pay doesn’t impact the offender