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Why do we need the law

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To protect the weak

To be kept safe from criminals

To be able to live without fear

To give guidelines on acceptable behaviour

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Justice (3)

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Justice comes from the courts as they apply the law fairly

Justice is the process of allocating rewards or punishment and upholding what is right

There can be problems if a government passes a law which people think is unfair or unjust

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Sin (3)

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An action against the will of God

Some sins are also crimes e.g. Murder

Other sims such as adultery are not crimes

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How are the laws made

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The proposed law is written in a bill ➡️ debated in House of Commons ➡️ first reading ➡️ debated again ➡️ second reading ➡️ bill passed to a committee where it is reviewed again ➡️ passed to House of Lords ➡️ third reading ➡️ debate & vote on the bill ➡️ sent to queen for royal assent ➡️ becomes an act of parliament and is law .

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Give as many arguments against theories of punishment as u can

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Terence doesn’t work nearly half of all criminals reoffend and prisons are full

Retribution doesn’t always what somebody must be a criminal do you not get severity of punishment

In some serious crimes it is possible to argue that retribution is never cheap for the big Tim on the family

Reform is seen to go against punishment as it gives criminals more chances

Protection only works if criminals are in prison but many are released back into society

So my argue that there is a punishment do not focus on the causes of crime and there are a irrelevant

Also some punishments have a worse effect on the offenders families rather than the offender

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Describe retribution in punishment

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  • makes criminals pay for what they have done wrong
  • makes the victim feel a sense of justice
  • the offender “got what they deserved”
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Describe protection in punishment

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The purpose of punishment is to protect society from violent or dangerous criminals
-keeping them in prisons means they can’t harm others

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Describe deterrence in punishment

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  • discourages people from doing something again

- also seeing a punishment given may also put someone else of committing the same crime

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Describe reform in punishment

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Helps them see what they have done wrong

  • reform means they won’t commit the crime again
  • this could mean providing a criminal with education,skills or job training so they can become a law abiding citizen (rehabilitation)
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How do Christians follow Jesus’ teachings

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Ensuring resources are SHARED equally

  • GIVING to charity or working in areas of hardships
  • CAMPAIGNING for governments and organisations to help other nations
  • HELPING those who are oppressed
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Explain christians teachings on justice (C)

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Got is just people should behave in the same way

Jesus taught the golden rule treated fairly

All Christian churches teach that Christians should behave in a just money

On judgement day God will judge all humans according to how they behaved if they behaved justly and they’ll be rewarded in heaven

It is up to God to judge people and he’ll forgive those who are truly sorry for what they’ve done and want to change

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What is Christian aid

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Help in areas of poverty

Seeks to change government policy

Campaigns for an end to unjust debts imposed on poorer nations

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Describe CAFOD

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Catholic Fund for Overseas Development

Campaigns for justice of the poor

Has campaigned for the rich to help the poor and oppressed

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Describe Muslim aid

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Works to relieve poverty and secure justice for the poor and oppressed

Aims to get richer nations to help poorer ones and remove oppression

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Describe Islamic relief

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Seeks to improve the lives of people affected by poverty, wars and national disasters

Provides emergency food and medical relief

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What does the shariah law tell Muslims

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They most obey the laws of the country that they’re in even if they are not Islamic

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The shariah has laws to do what

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Help society function fairly, maintain justice

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Why do Muslims work for justice

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Muslims are encouraged to give said Sadaqah -voluntary charitable donations - and to act charitably towards others

To please allah Muslims believe Allah is watching every action they perform

To obey Qur’an

To fulfil sharia law

To fulfil the five pillars examples as the Zakah is a tax of 2.5% on every mothers income must be given to the poor wealth is to be shared in society to make it fairer

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Explain Muslim teachings on justice (4)

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On the last day God will reward those who have been just unfair towards others

The Quran teaches that God wants people to act fairly towards others

Everyone is equal under Islamic law

Justice is the basis of charitable giving in Islam

The sharia law requires justice for all

The Prophet Muhammad always acted and In a just way

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What is the definition of justice

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Due allocation of reward & punishment / the maintenance of what is right

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What is capital punishment

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The death penalty

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What was the name of the right that abolished capital punishment in the EU

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European convention on human rights

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When was the death penalty completely abolished in the U.K.

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Give an example of a nation which still uses the death penalty

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Explain arguments for capital punishment (4)
The death penalty is a deterrent to stop people committing crimes The value of human life is made clear by taking it away from those who kill others It can make people confess their crime in return for a lesser sentence Society can read itself of the most dangerous criminals Execution is retribution for taking the life of another and may help the victims family It has a good psychological effects on society who see the idea of bad things happening to people as fair
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Give for reasons against capital punishment
Countries that use death penalty don't have low crime rates Many people have been executed but then found to be innocent Some people say execution is murder so it is bad is the criminals act Human life is special and should not be taken away under any circumstances Terrorists who are executed may be seen as heroes and this can further increase terrorist acts It can be more of a punishment for the victims family
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4 reasons attitudes PRO capital punishment (CHRISTIAN)
Jesus never taught that the death penalty was wrong "An eye for an eye" The old Testament teaches that the death penalty should be used for some crimes In the middle ages the Christian church is the death penalty against those who challenge the authority of the church Saint Paul teaches that Christians should accept the laws of their country this could include the death penalty
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Four reasons AGAINST capital punishment (CHRISTIANS)
Most Christian churches has spoken out against capital punishment The sancity of life teaches that all live has value and the only God can take it away Jesus came to earth to save and reform people this cannot be done with capital punishment Jesus taught revenge is wrong – Matthew 5:38 The overall message of Christianity is love and forgiveness so capital punishment goes against this
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Muslim reasons FOR capital punishment
The Quran says the death penalty can be used for certain crimes such as murder and adultery Shari'ah agrees with the Quran Muhammad made statements suggesting he agreed with the death penalty When Muhammad was the ruler of Medina, he sentenced people to death for committing murder
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Muslim reasons AGAINST capital punishment (4)
The scholars of shariah law do not agree when or how the death penalty should be applied Strict conditions given by the Quran about capital punishment are not often met In some countries shariah law has been seen to have oppressed the poor and women who receive the death penalty for adultery Some Muslims are also persuaded by other non religious arguments against cap punishment
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Name a Iraq dictator that was sentenced to death? Why?
Sadden Hussein found guilty of crimes against humanity in 2006
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In countries where shariah law is used, what also can be used
The death penalty
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In countries where shariah law is used - the death penalty can be issued but for what crimes
Murder, rape, homosexual acts, working against Islam
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According to the Quran , the death penalty can only be used as what
A last resort after a fair trial
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Under shariah law - when a death penalty is issued - who can object and have a different punishment issued
The victim or their family
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Describe legal drugs
Legal drugs such as painkillers are sold under controlled conditions in pharmacy supermarkets and shops some are sold over the counter whereas some are only sold with a prescription
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Describe illegal drugs
Illegal drugs are classified according to how dangerous they are taking or selling class a drugs lead to serious penalties
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What is a drug
The drug is a chemical you put into your body that changes your mood or the way you feel
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What are the problems with drugs (four)
Children need protection from the Sun drugs People can become addicted to some drugs Some drugs cause social problems Drugs such as. Alcohol and bacon can be damaging to a person's health
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What are the 3 types of drugs
Stimulants which affect central nervous system and increase brain activity such as cigarettes Depressants would slow down brain activity such as alcohol Hallucinogens drugs to change your senses such as LSD
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Scribe the UK alcohol laws
Children under 16 are not allowed in a pub unless with an adult Under 18s and I've got to drink alcohol in a pub – bar except if 16or 17 and having a meal Alcohol can be so 24 hours a day in a licence premises It is illegal for anyone under 18 to buy alcohol Everywhere that sells alcohol has to have a license It is illegal for anyone to try to buy alcohol for a child
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Name some of the social and health problems caused through drugs and alcohol
Debt Organ failure Addiction Crime disorderly behaviour Unemployment Mental illness Family relationship breakdown Serious illness Overdose Homelessness Violence Debt
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Many units of alcohol should men women drink today
Men – 3 to 4 units Women – 2 to 3 units
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What does the bible teach regarding attitudes to drugs and alcohol
Is that God created human bodies and we should not abuse them. The majority of Christians believe taking any kind of drug accessibly damages the body God created and is therefore wrong
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Why do Christians believe taking drugs is wrong
Bible teaches ChrisT ends should follow the law of the land in which they live Illegal drugs are illegal because they are dangerous Many illegal drugs uses turn to crime Leads to family breakups and make people antisocial
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Name people Christian reasons against drinking alcohol
Drinking alcohol impairs the person's judgement in there because he's at a Christian manner There are many other types of drink today Alcohol today is much stronger than in the past It is best to avoid offending others so not to drink at all
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Reasons Christian for drinking alcohol for
Do uses himself drunk white informed to look at the miracle of turning water into wine Jesus gave his disciples one at the last supper The Bible does not the bed alcohol Simple told his friend to visit to drink wine to help with digestions
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What do you Islam teach on drugs and alcohol
Oh Muslim should of played intoxicants because drugs and alcohol can affect a person and hinder their daily lives Jobs and alcohol will have a negative impact on a persons relationship with others Muhammad said that alcohol is the mother of all Sins
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List for reasons why Muslims are against alcohol and drugs
Muhammad taught the dangers of drugs and alcohol The effects of drugs could mean that Muslims are more likely to commit all the sins The Quran states that intoxicants are forbidden The effects of drugs and alcohol would mean Muslims would not be ableto pray or carry out their religious duties

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