Sanctions/PDPDR

Question 1

What is meant by to punish the offender? PDPDR

Answer 1

• By breaking the law an offender has hurt society, and so we want to see them suffer in return to bring justice.
• The punishment should be equal to the crime and not influenced.

Question 2

What is meant by to deter the offender?

Answer 2

This is to deter others from committing the same offense, or the offender from doing the same in the future.

• Specific deterrence
• General deterrence

Question 3

What is meant by to “protect” society?

Answer 3

This sanction physically removes the offender from society, in order to protect the community by restricting their freedom.

Question 4

What is meant by to “rehabilitate”the offender

Answer 4

It is in society’s best interests to make sure the offender doesn’t reoffend, and changes their life around for the better.

Question 5

What is meant by to “denunciation” the actions of the offender?

Answer 5

The sanction sends the message that this behavior is not appropriate and that society disapproves of this behavior.

Question 6

What is a sanction?

Answer 6

A sanction is a penalty imposed by the courts on a person who is guilty of a criminal offense.