The question (15 marks)
Discuss the theories of punishment, and state which of them best justifies the infliction of a sentence. (15 marks)
MU Module III, theories of punishment; chapter on penology and the theories and kinds of punishment, and the study of the theories of punishment.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · The Police, Penology and the Theories of Punishment of Criminology and Penology.
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