The Purposes of Sanctions (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

Rehabilitation, punishment, deterrence, denunciation, protection

Reforms offender & prevents future offending

Non-custodial sanction served in community with conditions

Pleading guilty early, cooperating with police, addressing behaviour

Punishment must match the seriousness of the offence

Discourages others in community from committing similar offences

Discourages particular offender from future criminal activity

Demonstrates community's disapproval of offender's actions

Safeguards community by preventing offender from further offences

Imprisonment with no fixed end date for serious offenders