1. ‘A good sharp shock is what criminals need’
‘A good sharp shock is what criminals need’. Explain what the limitations and advantages of deterrence might be in criminal justice. (6)
Advantages
Disadvantages
Crime might fall if criminals are deterred from crime by harsh penalties
Criminals are made an example of
Justice is not applied fairly if someone is punished more harshly just to be made an example
Could turn criminal justice system into a vengeful system instead of addressing the causes of crime
Most criminals think they will not get caught so don’t think of the consequences

2. ‘A good sharp shock is what criminals need’
‘A good sharp shock is what criminals need’. Explain what the limitations and advantages of deterrence might be in criminal justice.