Crime and Punishment 2

Question 1

Amnesty International

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works to end capital punishment

Question 2

How many countries have abolished the death penalty?

Answer 2

140

Question 3

What is the recidivism rate in USA?

Answer 3

67.8%

Question 4

What did the recidivism rate in Sweden fall to after 3 years?

Answer 4

29%

Question 5

What percentage of youth offenders were permanently excluded from school?

Answer 5

52%

Question 7

Muslim view on evil

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Evil linked to Satan (Iblis)

Question 8

Christian view on evil

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Originates from original sin (Adam & Eve)

Question 9

Islam on suffering

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Endure suffering as test

Question 10

Christianity on suffering

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Fallen world

Question 11

Cause of crime: Upbringing

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Morals from family/friends

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Cause of crime: Mental illness

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Can affect moral judgement

Question 13

Cause of crime: Poverty

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Lack of resources

Question 14

Cause of crime: Addiction

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Crime to fund habit

Question 15

Cause of crime: Greed/Hate

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Selfish emotion leads to crime

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Cause of crime: Law protest

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Break unjust laws

Question 17

Christian view on offenders

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Wrong to sin

Question 18

Islamic view on offenders

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Shari’ah must be obeyed

Question 19

Types of crime: Person

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Direct harm (e.g., murder, hate crimes)

Question 20

Types of crime: Property

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Damage/theft of property (e.g., burglary)

Question 21

Types of crime: State

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Threat to society (e.g., terrorism)

Question 22

Hate crimes (religion views)

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Both faiths oppose

Question 23

Murder (religious view)

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Christianity: ‘Do not kill’

Question 24

Theft (religious view)

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Wrong even if poor

Question 25

Civil law

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Disputes between individuals (e.g., divorce)

Question 26

Parliamentary law

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Made by government

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Bye-laws

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Local laws made by councils

Question 28

Aim of punishment: Reformation

Answer 28

Change criminal’s nature

Question 29

Aim of punishment: Deterrent

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Discourage crime

Question 30

Aim of punishment: Retribution

Answer 30

Punishment = crime

Question 31

Prison – positives

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Protects society

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Prison – concerns

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Costly

Question 33

Aim: Vindication

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Law must be respected & upheld

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Aim: Reparation

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Criminals make amends (e.g., apology, repay, community work)

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Aim: Protection

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Protect society from danger

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Types of punishment

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Community service, corporal punishment, prison, capital punishment

Question 37

Community service

Answer 37

Unpaid work

Question 38

Capital punishment – for

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Deters, justice, protects society

Question 39

Capital punishment – against

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Sanctity of life

Question 40

Corporal punishment – for

Answer 40

Deters, retribution

Question 41

Corporal punishment – against

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Human rights breach

Question 42

Amnesty International

Answer 42

Campaigns against death penalty & for human rights

Question 43

Sanctity of life

Answer 43

Life is sacred

Question 44

Victim Support services

Answer 44

Emotional help, safety tips, youth support, legal rights, translation aid