The Purposes of Sanctions (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What are criminal penalties imposed by courts after a guilty plea or finding of guilt called?
What are criminal penalties imposed by courts after a guilty plea or finding of guilt called?
Sanctions
How many specific purposes can Victorian courts use when imposing sanctions?
How many specific purposes can Victorian courts use when imposing sanctions?
Five
What does the principle of parsimony ensure?
What does the principle of parsimony ensure?
Sentences are not excessively harsh
What represents the ultimate form of punishment in Australian society?
What represents the ultimate form of punishment in Australian society?
Imprisonment & deprivation of freedom
Which two types of punishment has Australia abolished as inhumane?
Which two types of punishment has Australia abolished as inhumane?
Capital & corporal punishment
Which type of deterrence aims to stop the particular offender from committing further crimes?
Which type of deterrence aims to stop the particular offender from committing further crimes?
Specific deterrence
For which type of offences is denunciation particularly emphasized as a sentencing purpose?
For which type of offences is denunciation particularly emphasized as a sentencing purpose?
Family violence offences
How is the purpose of protection typically achieved in sentencing?
How is the purpose of protection typically achieved in sentencing?
Through imprisonment
For which group of offenders is rehabilitation particularly important as a sentencing purpose?
For which group of offenders is rehabilitation particularly important as a sentencing purpose?
Young offenders
How many purposes do courts usually achieve with any given sentence?
How many purposes do courts usually achieve with any given sentence?
At least two purposes