Crime and Punishment Objectives To identify and understand

Crime and Punishment Objectives: To identify and understand how we learn what is right and wrong To identify and understand different crimes and possible punishments available

Assessment Reminder… AO 1 Describe, explain and analyse, using knowledge and understanding AO 2 Use evidence and reasoned argument to express and evaluate personal responses, informed insights, and differing viewpoints.

Links THE SANCTITY OF LIFE- All life is special because God created it. Life is therefore special and should be protected not given up on QUALITY OF LIFE- How good somebody’s life is e. g. how easy it is for them to live every day. In this topic, is it worth living because of a medical condition? Giving somebody a good quality of life is one of the basic teachings of all religions- treat others as you wish to be treated

Crime and Punishment • Crime= An action considered to be wrong and is punishable by law • Punishment= The infliction of a penalty to ensure the law is enforced

• Absolute Morality- Something is always right or wrong e. g. stealing is always wrong • Relative Morality- The act depends on the circumstances e. g. stealing would be ok if you had no money and nothing to eat • Sanctity of Life- Life is a gift from God and should be respected

How Do We Learn What is Right and Wrong?

Crime Vs Punishment The clip shows people talking about different crimes and the punishments they think they should receive for them What do you think is the worst crime that could be committed and what should the punishment be? ?

Crime and Punishment Examples of crime x 10 Examples of punishments X 10

What Punishment? A woman kills her husband after being beaten up A girl who stole £ 65 worth of clothes Someone who deals drugs at school A boy who graphitized a railway bridge Someone who killed 9 people A man who mugged at least 7 people A man speeding with no tax or insurance How could the terms ABSOLUTE AND RELATIVE MORALITY be applied here when deciding what punishment you would give?