Aims of sentencing 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? LawSentencingASOCR Created by: KeshenaCreated on: 18-03-16 10:29 What is retribution? It is punishing the offender because he has committed a crime against the state. 1 of 9 What is general deterrence? It operates not just to prevent others but to also set acceptable standards 2 of 9 What is individual deterrence? The punishment will be so unpleasent that the offender will not want to reoffend. 3 of 9 What aim of sentencing is backward-looking? Retribution 4 of 9 How many levels does dererrence operate on? 3 5 of 9 What will courts take into account, when sentencing? The age of the defendant 6 of 9 What does the threat of punishment do? It deters others from committing similar offences. 7 of 9 What does a judge or magistrate need to consider when passing a sentence? What he achieved by passing that particular sentence 8 of 9 What quotes is linked to retribution? 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' 9 of 9
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