aims of punishment

• retributions


  a form of revenge on behalf of those who were wronged or subject to attack
• reparations


  criminals should pay for the wrong they have done to show they are remorseful
• reformation


  to ensure the criminal is helped to change their approach and way of life
• protection


  making sure people, society is kept free from recurring crime and criminals themselves
• justice


  to show that the law and authority are of supreme importance and ensure that the law is upheld and justified
• deterrence


  try to discourage people from committing crimes because they will know the punishment for it