General Flashcards
1
Q
What factors influenced change?
A
- Individuals
- Science and technology
- Religion
- Government
- Attitudes in society
2
Q
What does the phrase: ‘changing definitions of crime’ refer to?
A
The things that are/considered as crimes are changing.
Something may have been there before but it is now/isn’t considered a crime
cyber crime = new
witchcraft = no longer a crime
3
Q
What are the purposes of punishment?
A
- Retribution
- Deterrence
- Reform
- Removal
- Compensation