theories of punishment (content)

Question 1

deterrence para 1

Answer 1

-sugg punishment prevents crime by..ID+GD.
-concept relies on…
-In UK detterance plays key role..for ex mandatory min sentences for gun in 2000s -EXAMPLE- This sugg d can be seen effective…
-However in US… -EXAMPLE- This contrast between uk and us sugg may only work… -EXAMPLE- concl..

Question 2

rehabilitation para 2

Answer 2

-rehabilitation is the most relevant theory of punishment as it focuses on reforming offenders, reducing reoffending, while improving public safety. -EXAMPLE- This sug rehabilitation has been effectively supporting offenders health and reintegration into society enhancing long term public safety. -EXAMPLE- This highlife why rehab should be considered most relevant as it targets underlying issues of crime.

Question 3

retributivism para 4

Answer 3

-ret is the idea that punishment should fit crime. based on principle of ‘just deserts’ asserting offenders deserve the punishment prop to the harm they caused.
-prioirtsing moral accountability and balancing scales of justice over rehab and deter. -EXAMPLE-
-this approach focuses on justice for vics and societal fairness.
-this can be linked to the three strikes you’re out policy…must face max of 25 years in prison.
-These are clear demonstrations of ret as it ensures the punishment matches the nature of the crime.
-EXAMPLE- This system ensures punishment is prop to crime committed, these ex both support theory of ret w their prop punitive systems. HOWEVER while ret focuses on prop pun for justice rehab…

Question 4

incapacitation para 3

Answer 4

-Incap theory of pun that aims to protect society by placing criminals in their own environment, removing from streets, ensuring they cant commit.
-EXAMPLE- the focus on strict pun in Singapore aims to reduce the chance of reoffending by keeping criminals in prison. -EXAMPLE- Whilst these ex show how incap keeps society safe the pop of this punishment can highlight growing concerns over incarceration and its long term effects like in us…critics arguing…

Question 5

denunciation para 5

Answer 5

-denunciation is theory of pun which aims to publicly condemn criminals to reinforce societies moral values and deter others from committing similar c. -EXAMPLE- These ex sugg that den aims to publicly condemn criminal b reinforcing societal values.
-HOWEVER while this theory of p serves in expressing societal disproval it neglects to address root causes and the chance for change. -EXAMPLE-