Religious Attitudes to Crime and Punishment Flashcards
what two quotes does the Qur’an say in relation to crime and punishment
if anyone is killed unjustly, we have granted the right to retribution to his heir.
as to the thief, male or female, cut off their hands as punishment by way of example
what quote does Jesus say
father forgive them
what is prison reform movement
movement that tries to ensure offenders are treated humanely in prison
what does vindication mean
offenders must be punished to show that the law is right and should be respected
what does repentance mean
being truly sorry and trying to change one’s behaviour so as not to do the same again
what is crime
an offence that is punishable by law
what is probation
and alternative to prison where an offender has to meet regularly with the probation officer to ensure they do not reoffend. Movement is often restricted too
what does imprisonment mean
when a person is put in prison for committing a crime
what is electronic tagging
an offender has to wear an electronic device which tracks their movements to ensure restrictions of movement are made
what are fines
money payment as punishment for a crime or other offence
what is life imprisonment
A prison sentence that theoretically keeps a person in prison until the day they die
what is sin
A religious offence
what is community service
unpaid work that an offender performs for the benefit of the local community rather than going to prison
what does reformation mean
to change criminals behaviour for the better
what does protection mean
keeping the public from being harmed, threatened or injured by criminals
