Justice, Liberty, and the Law · Justice & Ethics

Crime and Punishment

Analysing the purposes of sentencing and the effectiveness of the prison system.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role in rehabilitating offenders versus punishing them?
  2. 2Who should decide the length and severity of criminal sentences?
  3. 3Is restorative justice a more ethical approach than traditional incarceration?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - Crime, Punishment and Rehabilitation
Year: Year 10
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Justice, Liberty, and the Law
Period: Justice & Ethics

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