good and evil

Good

That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage

Evil

That which is considered extremely immoral, wicked and wrong

Forgiveness

To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer

retribution

The punishment should fit the crime - an eye for an eye

Reparation

The criminal should make do the damage and hurt they caused

Free Will

a person's ability to make free choices in life

Prison Reformer

someone who lobbies or pressurises for change. They aim to improve conditions inside prisons, making the punishment system more effective and reform more possible

Justice

fairness; where everyone is treated equally by the law

Morality

principles and standards determining whether an act is right or wrong

Punishment

a penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done

crime

An act breaking a legal law

Sin

An act breaking a religious or moral law

Suffering

Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Suffering can be physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual.

Capital Punishment

the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.