Religious attitudes to crime and punishment 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesPhilosophy and ethicsGCSEAQA Created by: bexyboo16Created on: 10-04-16 18:09 Crime An offence that breaks the law and is punishable through the law. 1 of 19 Crime against a person A crime that physically and/or mentally harms another person. 2 of 19 Crime against property A crime that damages someone else's property. 3 of 19 Crime against the state A crime that undermines the authority of the government or state. 4 of 19 Law The rules of society put in place by government. 5 of 19 Religious offence A crime against religion or when a religious believer breaks their religious rules. 6 of 19 Aims of punishment The reasons why criminals are punished for breaking the law: deterrence, protection, reformation, reparation, retribution and vindication. 7 of 19 Criminal A person who breaks the law. 8 of 19 Punishment Consequence of being found guilty of a crime. 9 of 19 Parole Releasing a prisoner early from prison because they have behaved well and accepted responsibility for their crimes. 10 of 19 Early release Criminals who have not completed their prison sentence are let out early without meeting the requirements for parole. 11 of 19 Order The state of peace and harmony in society when the law is followed. 12 of 19 Justice Bringing about fairness, putting right a wrong action. 13 of 19 Responsibility Having a duty to care for someone or something. 14 of 19 Duty A moral or legal obligation to do the right thing. 15 of 19 Forgiveness Showing mercy, compassion; accepting someone even if they have done wrong. 16 of 19 Conscience The inner voice that tells a person they are doing right or wrong. 17 of 19 Young offender A person under the age of eighteen who has committed a criminal offence. 18 of 19 Capital punishment The death penalty, legal execution of a criminal for the crime they were found guilty of committing. 19 of 19
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