6.2.2 Purposes of punishment
To decide whether a punishment is appropriate, it is important to consider its purpose. There are many reasons for punishing someone who has committed a crime, and this interactive [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] considers the most important.
Now that you have read a little bit about the purposes of punishment, have a go at the activity below.
Activity 12 Sentencing Act 2020
Match each of the items at the top to an item below.
Section 57(2) Sentencing Act 2020 (SA) lists the purposes of sentencing as:
Using the following two lists, match each numbered item with the correct letter.
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The punishment of offenders
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The reduction of crime (including its reduction by deterrence)
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The reform and rehabilitation of offenders
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The protection of the public
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The making of reparation by offenders to persons affected by their offences
a.Deterrence
b.Incapacitation
c.Rehabilitation
d.Retribution
e.Reparation
- 1 = d
- 2 = a
- 3 = c
- 4 = b
- 5 = e