Treatment Of Criminals Flashcards
In the UK , what can a punishment range from?
Long term prison sentence to a fine
Prison
If they are a threat to society or themselves they are kept in a high security prison.
Loss of freedom
Christian views on Prison
Good as they protect community
Prisons should support the idea of reformation
Muslim views on Prison
Good punishment as criminal will lose their freedom
Normally used when offender awaiting trial
Capital punishment Christian views
Causing pain is unacceptable
Jesus taught to treat everyone with respect
Capital punishment Muslim views
Accepted in some Muslim countries
Less crimes committed
Community service
Way for the criminal to make up for what they’ve done e.g picking up litter
Type of reformation
Christian views on community service
Suitable punishment
Help with addiction
Muslim views on community service
Rarely used in Sharia Law