Crime and Punishment (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What do moral theories determine in criminal justice?
What do moral theories determine in criminal justice?
What is right or wrong
Who do moral theories influence in justice decisions?
Who do moral theories influence in justice decisions?
Judges, juries, lawmakers, society
Key balance in criminal justice decisions
Key balance in criminal justice decisions
Individual rights vs social needs
Factors in assessing criminal responsibility
Factors in assessing criminal responsibility
Circumstances, mental state, free will
Four purposes of punishment
Four purposes of punishment
Deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, protection
Deterrence as punishment purpose
Deterrence as punishment purpose
Preventing future crimes
Rehabilitation as punishment purpose
Rehabilitation as punishment purpose
Reforming/treating offenders' needs
Retribution as punishment purpose
Retribution as punishment purpose
Punishment matching crime severity
Protection as punishment purpose
Protection as punishment purpose
Protecting society from offenders
Offender age consideration in justice
Offender age consideration in justice
Juvenile offenders vs adults
Key balance between people in justice
Key balance between people in justice
Victim needs vs offender rights
Key skill in applying moral theories
Key skill in applying moral theories
Link theoretical principles to practical conclusions