Sem2 AOS2 Flashcards
1
Q
List some arguments for capital punishment.
A
- Justice
- Deterrence
- Rehabilition does not work
- Prevention of reoffending
- Closure and vindication
- Incentive for helping police
- Utilitarianism
2
Q
List some arguments against capital punishment.
A
- Value of human life
- Right to live
- Execution of innocent
- Retribution is wrong
- Brutalises society
- Too expensive
- Unfair application of force
- Unecessary
- Cruel, inhumane and degrading
