The Aim of Punishment
Task 1
There are several different punishments that can be given out in the UK.
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Can you name any?
Fines
ASBO
Prison
Community Service
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Purpose of Punishment
There are several different reasons for the punishments we give out across the world.
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More specifically there are four main reasons why.
Make the punishment so bad everybody would be too scared to do the 'bad' action.
Deterrence
Making changes to make a person 'better'.
Reform
Punishment given out as a form of revenge for the victim/ victims' family.
Retribution
Keep society and people safe by keeping 'bad' people away from them.
Protection
Task 2
Have a read over the different UK punishments.
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Which purposes do you think match up to the punishments?
Fines
ASBO
Prison
Community Service
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UK Punishments
Reform
Protection
Retribution
Deterrence
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Purpose of punishment
Task 3
Read over the below crime scenarios.
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Make a note of the Scenario number.
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Write beside each number:
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What UK punishment do you think should be given? e.g. community service.
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Why did you give this sentencing? e.g. payback to the community for damaging it
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What is the purpose of this punishment? e.g. Protection/reform.
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Crime Scenario 2
Accidentally killing someone during a fight.
Crime Scenario 3
Breaking into a pensioners house and stealing.
Crime Scenario 4
Adjusting your taxes so you do not give the government so much money.
Crime Scenario 1
Parking on double yellow lines.
Crime Scenario 5
Drink driving (no deaths or accidents).
Crime Scenario 6
Rape.
Crime Scenario 7
Child Abuse.
Crime Scenario 8
Drug Dealing.
Task 4
Read over the reflective questions below and answer them.
REMEMBER to include at least one detailed reason for your answer.
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OPTIONAL: Challenge question
Question 1
Do you think punishment should involve revenge?
Question 2
Do you think we should give serious offenders, e.g. child abusers, the chance to change?
Question 3
Do we need to execute murderers to protect ourselves?
Challenge
Question 1
Should executions be an acceptable form of revenge in Scotland?
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Give at least 2 reasons for your answer
Challenge
Question 2
What could the potential drawbacks to having the death penalty in Scotland be?
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Challenge
Question 3
Why might people think the death penalty is a good deterrent?