Introduction: Capital Punishment
Definition
The legal killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
Methods
Supposed criminals are executed (killed) in a variety of methods.
Also Known As
The Death Penalty
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Guy Fawkes
Task 1
What do you think the four people around this box have in common?
Jesus Christ
Socrates
Quote A
Task 2
There are many different opinions about the death penalty. People all over the world are for, against and in between.
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Read over the quotes below.
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Copy down the letter of the quote.
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Write down whether you agree/disagree and give at least one detailed reason why.
"Executing someone is not a good punishment as it ends their suffering quickly"
Quote B
"Those who kill deserve to be killed themselves."
Quote C
"All life is sacred. God gave life and only God can take away life."
Quote D
Quote E
"Mental health should not affect the decision to execute someone."
Quote F
"An executioner is in as much wrong as a murderer is."
"A murderer who has apparently changed their ways should not be allowed back into society."
UK Law
The UK has had a long history with using capital punishment, however it was abolished (got rid of) in 1969, with the last person being executed by hanging in 1964.
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However, it is still widely debated whether or not we should bring it back.
Task 3
Watch, read and listen to the different views in the links and pictures.
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Then answer the questions below.
Flow Chart
Should the death penalty be brought back?
Yes
For what crimes?
No
Is it ever acceptable to take a life?
Reflective Questions
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Should we bring back capital punishment in the UK? Why?
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Follow the flow chart and answer the questions at the bottom with at least one detailed reason why.
Why these crimes?
Why?
Task 4
You are going to be reading about a case study: the Utøya massacre.
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Read through the following information then answer the questions at the bottom.
What happened?
What happened?
A terrorist attack where 77 people were murdered, 33 of whom were under the age of 18.
Trailer for Netflix Film based on these events.
Map of where the victims fell
The terrorist was given a 21-year sentence for his crimes.
Reflective Questions
Do you think the sentence was enough?
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Give at least one detailed reason for your answer.
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Why do you think somebody might disagree with you?
Challenge Question
Do you deserve another chance no matter what you have done?
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Give at least two reasons for your answer.