aims of sentencing

• what are the 5 aims of sentencing?

  aims

  1. retribution
  2. reparation
  3. public protection
  4. deterrence
  5. rehabilitation
• retribution

  definition

  • aim to punish people for breaking rules
  • supported by natural instinct for revenge, 'an eye for an eye'
  • example: custodial sentences
• reparation

  definition

  • intended to make offender to make some kind of compensation
  • awareness
  • example: fine
• Public protection

  Definition:

  • designed to provide protection for citizens against wrongdoings
  • particularly important for violent offenders
  • example: custodial sentencing
• deterrence

  definition

  • discourage people from offending or reoffending
  • examples: custodial sentencing
• rehabilitation

  definition:

  • to help offenders realise nature of crime and reform so they don't reoffend
  • process of re-educating so can become a valuable member of society again
  • examples: mental health/addiction services, community service order