Year 11

Aims of punishment

In this lesson, we will focus on Christian, Muslim and non-religious views on the aims of punishment.

Year 11

Aims of punishment

In this lesson, we will focus on Christian, Muslim and non-religious views on the aims of punishment.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Retribution, deterrence, reformation
  2. Christian, Muslim and non-religious responses to these aims of punishment

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Muslims believe that Shari'ah law can be unjust
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Some Christians believe you should punish a criminal as severely as the crime they committed?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Which of the four sources of Shari'ah is missing from this list: Qur'an, Sunnah/Hadith, Qiyas...?
Haram
Correct answer: Ijma
Jihad
Shari'ah
Q4.
Which of the following may Christians and Muslims believe should never be an acceptable reason for crime?
Correct answer: Greed
Mental illness
Upbringing
Q5.
Muslims believe there is no duty to forgive.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is not an aim of punishment?
Deterrence
Correct answer: Forgiveness
Reformation
Retribution
Q2.
Which aim of punishment would many Christians say is the most effective/best aim of punishment?
Deterrence
Correct answer: Reformation
Retribution
Q3.
In Islam, the majority of Muslims would say that reformation is the best aim of punishment.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
The purpose of punishment in the UK is to bring about a positive outcome
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
All non-religious people will agree on the best aims of punishment
Correct answer: False
True