Crime Flashcards
(37 cards)
What is a crime?
A crime is any action that breaks the law set by the government.
What happens to people who commit crimes?
They undergo legal procedures, wherein a judge or jury will determine their punishment.
What is the legal stance on punishment in the UK?
There is no legal punishment allowed to cause deliberate harm to an offender.
What is retribution in the context of punishment?
Retribution is society getting its own back on the offender, summarized as ‘an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.’
What is deterrence?
Deterrence is the belief that visible punishment may discourage others from committing the same offence.
What is reformation?
Reformation seeks to help offenders understand their harmful behavior and change their attitudes.
What are some reasons for crime?
Causes of crime include upbringing, mental illness, poverty, opposition to laws, greed, hate, and addiction.
What are the three key types of crimes?
- Crimes against the person (e.g. murder) 2. Crimes against property (e.g. burglary) 3. Crimes against the state (e.g. terrorism).
What are other aims of punishment?
Other aims include vindication, reparation, and protection.
What do Christians believe about suffering?
Christians believe they should help others who are suffering, following the example of Jesus.
What is the Christian perspective on forgiveness?
Christians are expected to forgive those who wrong them, as stated in the prayer: ‘Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.’
What is the death penalty?
Also known as capital punishment, it was abolished in the UK in 1965 and is illegal in many EU countries.
What is the Principle of Utility?
An action is right if it promotes the maximum happiness for the maximum number of people.
What does the Sanctity of Life mean?
It means that God gave life, so only He has the right to take it away.
What do Christians believe about punishment?
Christians believe that punishment should be proportionate to the crime and focus on reforming the offender.
What is the Jewish view on lawbreakers?
Jews believe lawbreakers should be punished according to the law, with merciful punishments.
What do Christians believe about evil actions?
Many believe that evil actions stem from free will and original sin.
What is the significance of Matthew 5:27-28?
Jesus warns against evil thoughts/intentions, stating they are equal to and lead to evil actions.
What is the meaning of forgiveness?
Forgiveness is the act of pardoning someone for their wrongdoing.
What is the meaning of poverty?
Poverty refers to the state of being extremely poor.
What is the meaning of mental illness?
Mental illness refers to disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
What is the meaning of greed?
Greed is an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.
What is the meaning of addiction?
Addiction is a condition characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
What is the meaning of theft?
Theft is the act of stealing; taking someone else’s property without their permission.
