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Ethics and Society
Quick questions on Crime, punishment and justice explained: H1 General Paper
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What is the aims of punishment?Show answer
The foundation of this whole theme is the set of purposes punishment can serve:
What are vague examples?Show answer
"Crime is a problem" evidences little. Use specific approaches such as certainty-focused enforcement or rehabilitation programmes.
What is q1?Show answer
Identify three aims of punishment. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why the certainty of punishment may deter crime more than its severity. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why a just system is usually said to blend the aims of punishment. [3 marks]
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