Purposes of Punishment (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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How many distinct purposes of sentencing are set out in Section 3A of the NSW sentencing Act?
How many distinct purposes of sentencing are set out in Section 3A of the NSW sentencing Act?
Seven purposes
What does specific deterrence aim to prevent?
What does specific deterrence aim to prevent?
This particular offender from reoffending
What does general deterrence use as an example to the wider community?
What does general deterrence use as an example to the wider community?
An individual offender's punishment
What did the NZ death penalty study (1924-1962) show about harsh penalties and murder rates?
What did the NZ death penalty study (1924-1962) show about harsh penalties and murder rates?
No significant correlation was found
What did the Australian Law Reform Commission recommend in 1988 about deterrence?
What did the Australian Law Reform Commission recommend in 1988 about deterrence?
It should not be a sentencing objective
How does retribution differ from personal revenge in modern legal systems?
How does retribution differ from personal revenge in modern legal systems?
It is proportionate and impartial
What does recidivism refer to?
What does recidivism refer to?
Habitual or repeated criminal behaviour
What does rehabilitation focus on addressing?
What does rehabilitation focus on addressing?
Underlying causes of criminal behaviour
What is the most severe form of incapacitation?
What is the most severe form of incapacitation?
Imprisonment
When is incapacitation clearly justified according to the note?
When is incapacitation clearly justified according to the note?
For serial offenders posing clear risks