Public Opinion & Punishment (20)

Question 1

Changing Attitudes:

Answer 1

1. By 1810, there were 222 capital crimes
2. Many people believed that more effective punishments should be found
3. Transportation was seen as a more humane alternative to the death penalty
4. Most criminals had been convicted of theft
5. Around 160,000 people were transported.

Question 2

Derek Bentley:

Answer 2

1. Derek Bentley
2. Despite not firing the fatal shot, he was hung on 28 January 1953
3. Huge public outcry
4. Many people believed it was a miscarriage of justice.
5. Made the law look cruel and caused people to doubt the morality of capital punishment.

Question 3

Reform:

Answer 3

1. Focus on rehabilitation
2. Electronic tagging, movement and activity can be strictly monitored
   3.Drug and alcohol treatment programmes, are offered treatment for their addiction
3. ASBO- A court order that places restrictions on what a person can do.