Year 11
Attitudes to treatment of criminals
In this lesson, we will focus on Christian, Muslim and non-religious views on the attitudes to the treatment of criminals.
Year 11
Attitudes to treatment of criminals
In this lesson, we will focus on Christian, Muslim and non-religious views on the attitudes to the treatment of criminals.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- How criminals should be punished with reference to prison, community service and corporal punishment.
- Christian, Muslim and non-religious views on these punishments
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is not an aim of punishment?
Deterrence
Reformation
Retribution
Q2.
Which aim of punishment would many Christians say is the most effective/best aim of punishment?
Deterrence
Retribution
Q3.
In Islam, the majority of Muslims would say that reformation is the best aim of punishment.
True
Q4.
The purpose of punishment in the UK is to bring about a positive outcome
False
Q5.
All non-religious people will agree on the best aims of punishment
True
5 Questions
Q1.
Prison can be seen as achieving the following aims of punishment: retribution, reformation and deterrence.
False
Q2.
Most Christians would agree that Christianity teaches that corporal punishment is an effective type of punishment.
True
Q3.
Most Muslims would argue that which of the following is the least effective type of punishment?
Corporal punishment
Prison
Q4.
Non-religious people are likely to argue that corporal punishment is an effective type of punishment.
True
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT allowed in the UK?
Community service
Prison