Crime and Punishment Flashcards
(15 cards)
An act that is forbidden or the commission of a prohibited act by law, resulting in punishment
crime
The penalty given for a crime committed, which can vary from a fine or community service to imprisonment or even death
punishment
A moral wrongdoing, often defined in religious terms, which goes against God’s laws or moral principles
sn
A system of rules established by an authority
law
The concept of fair treatment and upholding the law.
justice
The process of helping an offender to reintegrate into society by providing education, therapy, and vocational skills, with the aim of preventing reoffending.
rehabilitation
The idea that punishment will discourage the offender and others from committing future crimes.
deterrence
The concept that punishment should be proportional to the crime committed, providing the offender with a deserved consequence.
retribution
The act of imprisoning someone as a form of punishment.
incarceration
The death penalty, where an individual is executed as a punishment for serious crimes, such as murder or terrorism.
capital punishment
The act of pardoning someone who has committed a wrong, especially when they repent or seek forgiveness.
forgiveness
forgive someone 7o x 7 times
The Islamic legal system derived from the Qur’an,
Sharia Law
“cut off their hands for what they have done”
a crime commited to a person who has protected characteristics
hate crime
punishment should aim to change criminals so they won’t reoffend again
reformation
if a criminal is considered dangerous, and society should be without them
protection