Section 4 Crime and Punishment

Question 1

Why are Laws needed ? (4)

Answer 1

1. All groups need Rules which all must follow
2. Laws in business make sure we are all paid and treated fairly
3. Protect the weak from strong (seems legit…)
4. Keeps things organised and in order and control

Question 2

What is the connection between Law and Justice (4)

Answer 2

1. If law is unjust people would believe that it is right to break the law.
2. If some are unjust people may think all are unjust
3. If Law dont give justice people will take law into their own hands
4. If the legal system is not working it can lead to civil war.

Question 3

Theories of Punishment (3)

Answer 3

1. Retribution- punished in proportion to crime kill those who kill criminals should suffer for what they have done.
2. Deterrence- Cutting off hands for stealing so they dont do it again.
3. Reform- Educating criminals so they have qualifications so they do not have to turn to crime
4. Protection- Imprisonment and released they are no longer a danger.

Question 4

Christians on justice (4)

Answer 4

1. God is just people have to behave in the same way
2. Bible teaches to behave with justice
3. Jesus taught to behave with justice and be fair and have equality rich helping the poor
4. Golden Rule

Question 5

Muslims on Justice (5)

Answer 5

1. Quraan teaches God wants people to act in justice and fairness to eachother
2. Everyone is equal under the islamic law
3. Zakah charity
4. The shariah law requires justice for all
5. Prophet acted with Justice

Question 6

Christian attitudes towards Capital Punishment (4)

Answer 6

1. Capital punishment should be used for some crimes according to the old testament
2. Jesus never taught death penalty is wrong
3. Some christian churches permit death penalty for very serious crimes.
4. In the middle ages the churches it self used the death penalty against those who challenged the authority of the church

Question 7

Muslim attitudes towards Capital punishment Questionable (2)

Answer 7

1. The death penalty can only be given after a fair trial and a last resort to other considerations.
2. The Victim has to agree on the death penalty or another sentence

Question 8

Reasons why some Muslims agree in favor of capital punishment (4)

Answer 8

1. The Quran says death penalty can be given for certain crimes
2. Shariah says death penalty can be given for some crimes
3. Muhammad (PBUH) made statements which showed that he agreed with the death penalty
4. When Muhammad (PBUH) was in Medinah he him self sentenced people to death for committing murder.

Question 9

Laws on tobacco (2)

Answer 9

cant sell to under 18s

not allowed to advertise

Question 10

UK Laws on Alcohol (2)

Answer 10

1. Supervised under 16s can go anywhere in the pub

2. Over 16s can have an alcoholic drink with meals when accompanied by an adult.

Question 11

Christian attitudes to Drugs and Alcohol (5)

Answer 11

1. The bible teaches christians must obey the law of the land which they are living
2. illegal drugs are illegal because they are the most damaging to the body and christians should do nothing that harms the body.
3. Drugs = crime
4. Can lead to break down in marriages and relationships can make anti social
5. Can cause violence and act in a non christian way

Question 12

Muslim attitudes to drugs and Alcohol

Answer 12

1. How well you treated body will be judged as god is creator of body
2. The Quraan says that intoxicants are haraam
3. can lead to sins
4. Lead to not praying and doing religious duties and it will interfere with relationship with religion and God.