Untitled Deck Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 aims the criminal justice act 2003 sets out for sentencing
A
1) punishment of offenders (retribution)
2)crime reduction (deterrence)
3) rehabilitation of offenders
4)protection of public (incapacitation)
5) reparation to victims
2
Q
does imprisonment meet its punishment aims?
A
retribution - yes as prison removes freedom as punishments often include unpleasant conditions.
no - impossible to determine if the sentence is strict enough or matches crimes committed
no - we cant be sure on length deserved for crime.
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