The treatment of criminals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Catholic belief on treating criminals
Catholic belief on treating criminals
Essential for criminals to be treated fairly
3 Catholic teachings on criminal treatment
3 Catholic teachings on criminal treatment
Human dignity, justice, and redemption
Catholic purpose of punishment
Catholic purpose of punishment
Rehabilitation and reform, not just retribution
Forgiveness & punishment in Catholic teaching
Forgiveness & punishment in Catholic teaching
Can coexist - consequences given but forgiveness possible
Catholic view on criminal's human dignity
Catholic view on criminal's human dignity
All are God's creations who deserve dignity & respect
CCC 2266 on punishment
CCC 2266 on punishment
Legitimate authority has right/duty to inflict proportionate punishment
Proverbs 31:8-9 teaching
Proverbs 31:8-9 teaching
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves
Basic rights always protected for criminals
Basic rights always protected for criminals
Food and water rights must always be upheld
Fair trial requirements (Catholic teaching)
Fair trial requirements (Catholic teaching)
Both sides heard, fair legal representation
John 7:51 about trials
John 7:51 about trials
Hear someone before condemning them
Catholic view on torture
Catholic view on torture
Most Catholics do not support its use - violates human dignity
CCC 2313 on prisoners
CCC 2313 on prisoners
Prisoners must be respected and treated humanely
Catholic view on corporal punishment
Catholic view on corporal punishment
Generally do not support it - prefer rehabilitation
Catholic view on community service
Catholic view on community service
Strongly support as punishment and rehabilitation
Matthew 22:39 principle
Matthew 22:39 principle
Love your neighbour as yourself