Theories of Punishment

Question 1

Retribution

Answer 1

the theory that criminals should pay for their crime.- it makes criminals pay for their crime in proportion to the severity of the crime committed. -it makes criminals suffer for what they have done wrong, just as their victims suffered.

Question 2

Deterrence

Answer 2

the punishment should put other people off committing crime. - the idea of deterrent punishment is that the punishment should be so severe nobody would dare commit crimes. E.g. the death penalty for murder.

Question 3

Reform

Answer 3

criminals should be taught not to commit crime again

• this attempts to reform the criminal into becoming a law-abiding citizen.
• this often includes giving criminals an education in order to help them get a job, so they no longer turn to crime.

Question 4

Protection

Answer 4

this should protect society from criminals and their activities.
- capital punishment is good for murderers as they cannot murder again etc..