Aims of Punishment and Capital Punishment

Flashcards on the aims of punishment and capital punishment.

Retribution

Ensures the offender is punished in proportion to the crime committed.

Deterrence

Discourages future crimes by making an example of the punishment.

Rehabilitation

Helps offenders change their behavior and avoid future crimes.

Protection

Keeps society safe from individuals who pose a threat.

Restoration

Focuses on repairing the damage done to the victim or community.

Vindication

Demonstrates that laws must be respected to maintain order.

Capital Punishment

The legal execution of someone as punishment for a crime; also known as the death penalty.

Privy Council

The highest court of appeal for several Commonwealth countries, including the Bahamas.

Lethal Injection

A common method of capital punishment involving the injection of a deadly chemical substance.

Gas Chambers

A method of capital punishment using toxic gas, like cyanide, to execute criminals.

Firing Squad

A method of capital punishment where a group of shooters executes the condemned person.

Amnesty International

An organization working to abolish the death penalty worldwide.

Human Rights Watch

An organization working to abolish the death penalty worldwide, arguing that it is inhumane and prone to errors.

Capital

Countries that implement capital punishment: China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United States. Countries that have abolished capital punishment: Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Brazil.