The Rule of Law and Justice · The Legislative Process

Crime and Punishment

Investigating different philosophies of justice, including retribution, rehabilitation, and deterrence.

Key Questions

  1. 1What would a just policy look like for reducing recidivism in the prison system?
  2. 2What rights are in tension when a victim's desire for justice meets a perpetrator's right to reform?
  3. 3Who should decide if a punishment is proportionate to the crime committed?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - The LawNCCA: Junior Cycle - Democracy
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic State
Unit: The Rule of Law and Justice
Period: The Legislative Process

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