SECTION 2 JUDAISM- TOPIC 2.2.4 ATTITUDES TO PUNISHMENTS

Question 1

The nature of punishment

Answer 1

-Imprisonment
-Suspended sentence
-Probation
-Fine
-Hospital Order
-Restitution Order (give all back)

Question 2

Jewish teachings about punishment
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Answer 2

the Torah which seem to allow:

-Retribution: using punishment as revenge.
“eye for eye, tooth for tooth”

-Imprisonment

-Capital punishment
“If anyone kills a person, the murderer shall be put to death”

Question 3

Why punishment can be regarded as justice

Answer 3

-Retributive justice is a theory of justice which considers that punishment proportionate to the crime is the best way of carrying out justice=justice demands that they should be punished for what they have done. This is not revenge and is not like ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’.

-punishment as justice requires the punishment to be proportional to the crime

Question 4

Why punishment might be needed in society?

Answer 4

-deterrence
-make sure that all members of society obey those laws
-organise the behaviour of individuals
-protect weak from strong