Studied by 16 peopleWhat is a crime?
An offence or action punishable by law
Identify two aims of punishment
Retribution
Justice
Reparation
Rehabilitation
Deterrence
How much did David Cameron say it costs to keep a prisoner in jail for 1 year?
£30,000
What is the name of the Islamic law?
The Shari’ah
Identify one of the main aims of punishment stated in the Shari’ah law
To protect society
To publicly show that justice has been done
To deter others from committing crime
To reform the criminal so they become law abiding citizens
Why do some Muslim countries punish people in public?
To show people that justice has been done and to deter others from committing similar crimes
In the 2018 government review of the Shari’ah law what did it state about the legal status of Shari’ah laws and punishments?
That it was not legally binding and punishments were not to be followed in the UK
Finish the quote from the Qur’an “stand up firmly for…”
“justice”
Traditionally, what was the main aim of punishment in Christianity?
Retribution
What is the most famous Old Testament teaching that promotes retribution?
“an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.”
Which famous Catholic said that we need to ‘imitate’ the love of God/
Pope Francis
The teaching ‘Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s” could imply that people who commit crime should receive what?
State punishment
Jesus revised the Old Testament teachings “an eye for an eye” and instead we should do what?
“Turn the other cheek.”
What term is often used for the idea that punishment should help teach people how to act morally so that they can return to society?
Rehabilitation
What is a prison chaplain?
A religious leader that works in a prison to support people such as prison inmates
Identify two roles of the prison chaplain
Support spiritual needs of inmates
Offer counselling
Organise and manage religious services in the prison
Maintain and monitor ethical standards of prisons
What is a prison reformer?
Someone who campaigns for change in prison
Identify one Christian prison reformer
Elizabeth Fry
John Howard
What did John Howard find when he investigated prisons in the 18th century?
Prisons were dirty, diseased and corrupt
What was wrong with the way prisons were run in the 18th century?
They were privately run and therefore motivated by profit
In which parable does it say “I was in prison and you came to me.”
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
The prison reformer Elizabeth Fry campaigned to ensure that criminals were provided with what?
Education
Finish the quote from Jesus “Go make disciples…”
“…of the nations.”
What is meant by evangelism?
The practice of sharing faith with others
UK law does not allow punishments that do what?
Harm or kill a person or undermine their human dignity
Identify one thing that article 5 of the Declaration of Human Rights states that no prisoner should be subjected to
Torture
Cruel or inhumane treatment
Inhumane treatment
In Islam, who is a role model for treating prisoners with respect?
Prophet Muhammad
Finish the quote from Prophet Muhammad “I enjoin you to…”
“treat the captives well.”
What is capital punishment?
The deliberate and state ordered ending of someone’s life as a punishment for the crimes they have committed.
Identify two arguments to support the use of capital punishment
The Old Testament promotes retribution. If someone kills they deserve to have their life taken away.
The Old Testament lists 36 offences that are punishable by death.
In Islam, Shari’ah law permits the death penalty for those who attack Islam, murder or commit adultery.
Identify two arguments that say capital punishment is wrong
Capital punishment undermines the sanctity of life
Jesus promoted love
Jesus promoted forgiveness
Muslim Shari’ah law is not permitted in Wales
Humanists say that capital punishment is not effective
10 commandments say it is wrong to take a life
Some say capital punishment goes against human rights to not have inhumane punishments
Jesus said we must follow the law and the law does not allow capital punishment
Identify three reasons why people may commit crime.
Unemployment and Poverty
Greed
Anger
Problems with addiction
Peer pressure or gang culture
Attempting to promote social change
Lack of understanding of the law
What is it known as when punishments give people confidence in the law and demonstrate that justice is being served?
Vindication
What is is known as when punishments ‘puts other people off’ committing crimes?
A deterrence
What quote did Jesus use to demonstrate the difference between social laws and religious laws?
“Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s”
The Bible describes God as the “only Lawgiver” and what?
Judge
How many prisoners are reconvicted in the UK after they have been released?
46%
What is the sanctity of life?
All life is special as it has been created by God
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