TE - Treatment of criminals

Question 1

Christian views on human rights to criminals

Answer 1

all humans deserve to have human rights as God created us equally, criminals deserve punishment, basic human rights are required but some such as freedom can be taken as it is just

Question 2

Christian views on fair trial to criminals

Answer 2

where the person accused has both evidence and a defence, justice is key so they support fair trails

Question 3

Christian views on trial by jury to criminals

Answer 3

group of people decide if someone is guilty or not, Bible teaches about fairness, support making informed decision this way

Question 4

Christian views on use of torture to criminals

Answer 4

today they do not support torture, violence is wrong, torture could save lives could be justified as last resort

Question 5

Christian views on prison to criminals

Answer 5

prisons protect society, deterring others, reforming those in prison, concerns about welfare

Question 6

Christian views on corporal punishment to criminals

Answer 6

not supported, seen as revenge going again Jesus teaching of forgiveness, punishment brings justice but also should be treated with respect, human rights, all life is sacred, a punishment should be given but not as severe, reformation

Question 7

Christian views on community service to criminals

Answer 7

voluntary work helping local community, support form of punishment as it helps reform and educate criminals, could have better outcome than prison

Question 8

Muslim views on human rights to criminals

Answer 8

basic human rights are required but some such as freedom can be taken as it is just

Question 9

Muslim views on fair trial to criminals

Answer 9

justice is important, laws of state should be recognised and crimes punished

Question 10

Muslim views on trial by jury to criminals

Answer 10

jury helps it be fair, is just

Question 11

Muslim views on prison to criminals

Answer 11

support protecting society, prison ensures justice, still deserve to be treated humanely as all life is sacred

Question 12

Muslim views on use of torture to criminals

Answer 12

wrong to inflict pain, still human and should be treated respectfully

Question 13

Muslim views on corporal punishment to criminals

Answer 13

some support, others do not as it is wrong to cause pain, religion of peace, human rights should be respected

Question 14

Muslim views on community service to criminals

Answer 14

support reformation, forgiveness, Allah will judge after death if a criminal recognises their crime and seeks forgiveness it will be seen as good