1. Explain two religious beliefs about the aims of punishment. (5 marks)
5 minutes
First belief:
simple explanation of a relevant and accurate teaching - 1 mark
detailed explanation of a relevant and accurate teaching - 2 marks
Second belief:
Relevant and accurate reference to scripture /or sacred writing – 1 mark
LO: To know three aims of punishment and to understand Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

2. Treatment of Criminals
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Treatment of Criminals
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

3. Punishment
In UK law, there are many ways that criminals can be legally punished and several ways that they cannot. How severe the punishment is depends on the seriousness of the crime.
It can range from a long-term stay in prison for a serious crime, to payment of a fine for a lesser one.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

4. Punishment
Reformation is considered to be an important criterion used in deciding punishment, because in the long term, if a criminal is reformed through punishment, both the individual and society benefit.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

5. Three forms of punishment you’ll need to know for your exam:
Prison
Corporal punishment
Community service
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

6. In the UK, people who commit more serious crimes are sent to prison.
A prison is a secure building where offenders are kept for a period of time set by a judge.
In the UK, people who commit more serious crimes are sent to prison.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

7. Prison - features The main punishment is a loss of liberty
The main punishment is a loss of liberty
Prisoners are locked in cells for some of the day and have to do manual work for little money
Reserved for more serious crimes
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

8. Prison – Christian view
Many Christians support the use of prisons for more serious crimes.
They also believe prisoners should be treated well and involved in positive activities and education that help them to reform.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

9. Prison may also provide time and space for rehabilitation.
Prison – Buddhist view
The primary aim of prison should be to protect society from dangerous criminals.
Prison may also provide time and space for rehabilitation.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

10. Corporal punishment
Punishment that causes physical pain. It is illegal in the UK and not supported by Christianity or Buddhism.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

11. Corporal punishment - features
Punishes offenders by inflicting physical pain.
Considered to be a breach of human rights laws.
Illegal in the UK and many other countries.
Muslim countries such as Iran and Saudi Arabia use corporal punishment (eg caning) for offences such as gambling and sexual promiscuity.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

12. Corporal punishment – Christian view
 Christians do not support corporal punishment.
It does not seek to reform an offender, so can be seen as a negative and harmful punishment. It does not show respect for the individual.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

13. Corporal punishment – Buddhist view
Corporal punishment expresses violence and encourages resentment rather than reformation.
It does not solve the underlying cause of crime.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

14. It is approved of by most Christians and Buddhists.
Community Service
A way of punishing offenders by making them do unpaid work in the community.
It is approved of by most Christians and Buddhists.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

15. Community Service - features
 Includes work in the community, such as cleaning graffiti, decorating and clearing wasteland.
Used for more minor offences such as vandalism or benefit fraud.
May include treatment for addiction or medical conditions, counselling and education.
In some cases a meeting may be set up so the victim can tell the offender the impact their crime had and the offender can apologise.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

16. Community Service – Christian view
 Most Christians approve of community service as it allows offenders to make up for what they have done wrong, deters them from committing future offences and reforms them by making them realise the consequences of their actions.
Another positive is that no harm is done to the offender.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

17. Community Service – Buddhist view
Most Buddhists approve of community service that helps to rehabilitate the criminal.
It needs to directly address the crime and help the criminal see the impact of their actions.
To be most effective, it should also address the needs of the victims.
LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these

18. LO: To know and understand three forms of punishment and to consider Christian and Buddhist attitudes towards these