What is Retribution?

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Level 3 – I can describe retribution as a purpose of punishment.

Do (10 mins):

1. Define retribution in your own words (2–3 sentences).

2. Explain what is meant by “the punishment should fit the crime.”

3. Give one example of a retributive punishment.

Two Types of Deterrence

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Level 3 – I can describe deterrence and protection.

Do (10 mins):

1. Define individual deterrence.

2. Define general deterrence.

What is Reformation?

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Level 3– I can describe reformation.

Do (10 mins):

1. Define reformation.

2. Give two examples of how prisons try to reform offenders.

3. Explain what reoffending means.

What is Protection?

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Level 3– I can describe protection

Do (10 mins):

1. Define protection.

2. Give two examples of how we can use punishment to protect society.

Should Justice Focus on Payback?

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Level 4 – I can evaluate purposes of punishment and give a supported judgement.

Do (10–15 mins):

Answer:
“The main purpose of punishment should be retribution.”

Structure:

• One argument agree

• One argument disagree

• Your final judgement with two reasons

(8–10 sentences)

Preventing Crime

Benchmark link:
Level 3 – I can describe methods of crime prevention.

Do (10 mins):

Choose three from this list:

• Community policing

• CCTV

• Social policies

• Legislation

For each:

• Write 2 sentences explaining how it prevents crime.

Which is Better?

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Level 3 – I can analyse strengths and weaknesses of different sentences.

Do (10–15 mins):

Write:

• One strength of custodial sentences.

• One weakness of custodial sentences.

• One strength of non-custodial sentences.

• One weakness of non-custodial sentences.

• Your short conclusion.

Should the UK Bring It Back?

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Level 4/N5 – I can evaluate capital punishment and give a supported judgement.

Do (15 mins):

Answer:
“The death penalty is the only justifiable punishment for murderers.” 8 marks

Structure:

• Arguments which agree

• Arguments which disagree

• Your supported judgement (2 clear reasons)
  
  

(10–12 sentences)