Morals and Ethics

Morals: are our own principle

Ethics: what society thinks what is right and wrong

Restricting Individual Rights and Freedoms for Public Good

Restriction	common good
gun ownership	ensure the safety of citizens and communities
illicit drug use	maintaining the health and safety of individuals and the productivity of society
driving intoxicated	ensure the safety of road users
not smoking indoors or near food	avoid passive smoking and ensures the enjoyable dining experience

Purposes of punishment

Deterrence: something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

Retribution: refers to punishment that is considered to be morally right or deserved based on the nature of the crime. Similar to the idea of revenge.

rehabilitation: purpose designed to reform (to change) the defender to prevent them committing offences in the future.

incapacitation: makes an offender incapable of committing further offences by restricting their freedom. Penalties which achieve incapacitation includes imprisonment or cancelling someone’s drivers license.

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