retribution

• RETRIBUTION

  • A punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance, for a wrong or criminal act
  • Revenge - the act of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
  • Restoration - an act of restoring or the condition of being restored
• RELIGOUS VIEWPOINT: RETRIBUTION

  • Retribution – Old testament says, “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” (Exodus 21:24-25) which seems to justify retribution as a punishment. However, the New testament says, “if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also” (Matthew 5:38-39) meaning that forgiveness is more important than retribution
• Buddhist Responses - retribution

  According to Buddhism, retribution is a form of violence that contradicts basic ethics. Committing violence against the offender does not wipe away the suffering caused by a crime, nor does it encourage the criminal to accept responsibility for their actions in order to act better in the future.
• moral issue retribution

  Retribution raises ethical questions about whether it's morally right to intentionally cause suffering to others. It might conflict with ideas of empathy, forgiveness, and the value of human life.
• moral issue retribution

  One concern is whether the punishment is proportional to the crime committed. Some people worry that certain punishments might be too severe or too lenient compared to the offence.
• RETRIBUTION

  Retribution is a form of punishment that aims to make people responsible for their actions when they break the law. 
• RETRIBUTION

  It means that if someone does something illegal, they should face the consequences of their actions, and that punishment should be proportionate to the harm or wrongdoing committed.
• RETRIBUTION

  Retribution is often seen as a way to satisfy society's sense of justice and to uphold the principle that wrongdoers should face the consequences of their actions. It helps ensure that justice is served and that victims of crimes feel a sense of closure or satisfaction.
• RETRIBUTION MORAL ISSUE

  Critics argue that retribution can perpetuate a cycle of violence. When the focus is solely on punishing the wrongdoer, it might not address the root causes of crime and could even make some individuals more prone to criminal behaviour in the future.
• RELIGIOUS VIEW

  Genesis 9:6 "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed." Belief that if you take someone's life then you should be executed as a punishment.

  ANALYSIS: Seems inconsistent as they only apply this to 'life for life.'
• CHRISTIAN RESPONSE

  Heaven and hell: perhaps end up in Hell as punishment for your sins during life, God using retribution for disobeying him.

  ANALYSIS: Goes against God and Jesus' teaching of forgiveness of sin.
• NON RELIGIOUS VIEW

  Utilitarians in favour of justice is done, people receive punishments they deserve, not too harsh or too lenient, it satisfies GHP.

  ANALYSIS: Doesnt really satisfy GHP as it is purely punitive and there is nothing to stop criminal behaviour, could therefore end up with repeat reoffending.
• NON RELIGIOUS VIEW

  Kantians could be in favour as they could want this to happen to every criminal, and it doesn't seem to treat people as a means to an end.