Crime and punishment
Overview:
This unit focuses on a thematic study of criminal and punitive principles that are argued to improve society by some or act towards it’s detriment by others. Key areas such as capital punishment, corporal punishment and incarceration will be dissected by pupils to justify views on how society gains retribution or rehabilitates those who have done wrong.
Keywords:
Justice
Just behaviour or treatment.
Equality
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
Punishment
The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence.
Crime
An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.
External link:
BBC Bitesize | Religious Studies: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zh3rkqt