The treatment of criminals (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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How many prisons in the UK?
How many prisons in the UK?
123 prisons
How many inmates in UK prisons?
How many inmates in UK prisons?
Over 85,000 inmates
What is parole?
What is parole?
Early release after serving part of sentence
Alternative name for community service
Alternative name for community service
Community payback
Why is electronic tagging cost-effective?
Why is electronic tagging cost-effective?
Significantly cheaper than imprisonment
What is corporal punishment?
What is corporal punishment?
Infliction of physical pain as punishment
When was corporal punishment banned in UK state schools?
When was corporal punishment banned in UK state schools?
1987
Is corporal punishment legal in the UK?
Is corporal punishment legal in the UK?
No, it is illegal
Islamic punishment for theft (Quran 5:38)
Islamic punishment for theft (Quran 5:38)
Hand cut off
Punishment for adultery in Islam (Quran 24:2)
Punishment for adultery in Islam (Quran 24:2)
100 stripes
Which prison did Elizabeth Fry visit in 1813?
Which prison did Elizabeth Fry visit in 1813?
Newgate prison
How many people in 2 cells at Newgate?
How many people in 2 cells at Newgate?
300 women and children
Christian belief about lawbreakers
Christian belief about lawbreakers
Should be forgiven and given a second chance
What do Christians emphasise for criminals?
What do Christians emphasise for criminals?
Repentance
Islamic emphasis on treatment of criminals
Islamic emphasis on treatment of criminals
Justice and mercy