Crime and Punishment

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Justice
Treating people fairly. The concept includes giving people their rights.
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Forgiveness
To pardon someone for hat they have done wrong. Christians believe that Jesus' forgiveness of sins is an act of grace or undeserved generosity.
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Responsibility
Christians and Jews believe that they have a duty to try to do what God wants. The idea of responsibility is linked to stewardship
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Sanctity of Life
The belief that human life is sacred/holy because it is given by God.
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The Howard League
Organisation working for reform of the prison system.
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The Aleph Institute
Jewish organisation providing support for jewish prisoners and campaigning to make it possible for them to keep the Mizvot in prison.
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Crime
Breaking the law of the state.
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Sin
Breaking a religious law.
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Parole
Early release of prisoners, on the promise of good behaviour. Decided by an interview before the Parole Board.
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Capital Punishment
The death penalty.
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Community Service
To sentence offenders to work in the local community
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Early Release
Release of prisoners before their sentence is complete. Decided by the Parole Board
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Conscience
An inner voice giving a feeling of what is right and wrong.
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Life Imprisonment
Only a sentence possible if guilty of murder.
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To pardon someone for hat they have done wrong. Christians believe that Jesus' forgiveness of sins is an act of grace or undeserved generosity.

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Forgiveness

Card 3

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Christians and Jews believe that they have a duty to try to do what God wants. The idea of responsibility is linked to stewardship

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Card 4

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The belief that human life is sacred/holy because it is given by God.

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Card 5

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Organisation working for reform of the prison system.

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