Crime and punishment KEY TERMS

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  • Created on: 13-07-20 10:44
Community service
Unpaid work in the community as a punishment for minor charges (e.g. vandalism).
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Corporal punishment
Inflicting physical pain, often in public.
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Crime
An offense punishable by law.
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Death penalty
When an offender is sentenced to death by the state, due to their crimes.
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Deterrence
Putting people off committing crimes.
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Forgiveness
Showing mercy and pardoning someone for what they've done wrong.
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Hate crimes
Targeted at an individual or group, based on their race, religion, sexuality, gender, or disabiliy.
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Principle of utility
An action is right if it promotes maximum happiness for the maximum amount of people.
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Prison
A secure building where offenders are kept for a period of time, loss of liberty.
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Punishment
Something legally done to someone after being guilty of breaking the law.
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Reformation
Changing someone's behaviour for the better.
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Retribution
Getting your own back.
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Sanctity of life
All life is holy as it is created and loved by God, and it should not be misused or abused.
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Shari'ah law
Islamic law, derived from the teachings of religious scriptures.
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Inflicting physical pain, often in public.

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Corporal punishment

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An offense punishable by law.

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Card 4

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When an offender is sentenced to death by the state, due to their crimes.

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Card 5

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Putting people off committing crimes.

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