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2. What will courts take into account, when sentencing?

  • The social class of the defendant
  • The age of the defendant
  • The race of the defendant
  • The IQ of the defendant

3. What quotes is linked to retribution?

  • 'There's more to the truth than just facts'
  • 'An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth'
  • 'Believe those who are seeking truth; doubt those who find it'
  • 'To turn the other cheek'

4. What does the threat of punishment do?

  • It reinforces moral boundaries and acceptable conduct
  • It adds an element of revenge for society
  • It deters others from committing similar offences.
  • It rehabilitates the community

5. What does a judge or magistrate need to consider when passing a sentence?

  • What he achieved by passing that particular sentence
  • What he hasn't achieved by passing that particular sentence
  • How consistent the punishment should be
  • How inconsistent the punishment should be

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