ethics is concerned with what is good for individuals and society. it is a system of moralprinciples that affect how people make decisions and lead their lives.
deterrent
A punishment designed to discourage the wrongdoer or other potential wrongdoers from committing the crime again.
reform
A punishment designed to improve the wrongdoers’ moral character
protection
A punishment designed to protect the public from the criminal.
retribution
A punishment designed to take revenge upon the criminal for what they have done.
capital punishment
Capital punishment, also called deathpenalty, is the execution of an offender sentenced to death after being convicted of a crime by a court of law.
when did the UK stop executing people for murder?
1965 (however the death penalty was not absolutely outlawed for all crimes (including treason and military crimes) until 1998. )
what plays a role in sentencing?
racial bias
death penalty as deterrent
the financial cost of death penalty
The possibility of one innocent person being executed for a crime they did not commit is reason enough for the state not to execute prisoners.
moral responsibility
whether an individual bears the weight of an action and whether they should be punished or rewarded accordingly
