RE- Forms of Punishment
- Created by: harj_xx
- Created on: 08-05-16 14:51
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- Forms of Punishment
- Fines
- Maximum Fine= £5,000. (magistrates court). But there is no limit on how many fines a court can issue
- Fines reflect the seriousness of the crime + the offender's financial situation
- Can still continue with their life
- Not harsh enough- doesn't act as a deterrent
- Probation
- The offender has to report to a probation officer on a regular basis
- Can continue in their job
- Prob. Officer can officer can provide advice
- Can be seen as a soft option
- Life Imprisonment
- Most severe punishment - theoretically till death
- population: 80,000 [x2 from 1993]
- Most severe punishment - theoretically till death
- Electronic tagging
- Ensure the offenders complete their sentence at home
- Not harsh enough- doesn't fulfill retribution or vindication
- Cheaper than prison for the taxpayer
- The technology can be developed and can be used on a wider scale
- They can still continue with their life
- Not protecting the society as they can still commit a crime
- Community Service
- Combines punishment with changing offender's behaviour + making amends in the community service
- sentences range from 40- 240 hrs of compulsory unpaid work
- Fulfills: Reparations, Reformation, Retribution
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- Combines punishment with changing offender's behaviour + making amends in the community service
- Fines
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