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Retribution - Coggle Diagram
Retribution
Problems and Criticisms
It is widely believed that punishment without valid reason e.g. for the sake of it, is not productive
Suggests that we should punish people who are remorseful and would not commit further crimes which isn't actually necessary.
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Theory Links
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Functionalism
Durkheim believed that the outrage towards retribution proved that boundary maintenance was taking place.
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Example of Retribution
Hate Crimes
If a crime is racially motivated, then the sentence for said crime will often be increased based on the usual sentence.
For example, the maximum sentence for GBH is 5 years, however, if the GBH is racially motivated, then the sentence can be increased to 7 years.
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