Human Rights/ Crime & Punishment Flashcards
What does the acronym UDHR stand for?
Universal declaration of human rights
How many rights are in the UDHR?
30
What are 3 big human rights?
Everyone is free, Everyone is equal, No one can treat you as a slave
In Azerbaijan what was the key human right that was being violated in the last conflict?
Freedom of speech
In 2012 who was against the United Nations making a stand against the Syrian government?
Russia & china
What is a crime?
An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the law
What are the 3 main causes of crime?
Social, environmental, phycological
What are the three types of crime?
Property, people, the state
What are the most common forms of punishment in the UK?
Fines, community service, imprisonment
What are the four main aims of punishment?
Retribution, protection, reformation, vindication
What type of punishment are religious believers generally in favour of?
Reformation- punishment but the criminal but can be forgiven if they are truly sorry
