Sentencing Aims Exam Q Flashcards
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Round = Retribution
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Punish offender - ‘an eye for an eye’, expected by society, however doesn’t reduce crime, the offender may reoffend
2
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Past = Protection of the public
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Protects society, used particularly for dangerous criminals but can also include driving bans. R V Winkler
3
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Red = reform/rehabilitation
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Alters behaviour, prevents from reoffending. Used a lot for drug related crime.
4
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Down = Denunciation
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Expressing disapproval for the crime - Eg, drink driving bans
5
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Road = Reparation
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Compensate victim, giving back to society. Eg, Community payback scheme
6
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Drive = Deterance
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Reduces crime - Punishment usually harsher, puts others off committing the crime.
7
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Sentencing aims are set out in…
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S142. Criminal Justice Act 2003
