Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is considered by some people that criminals should always subject to fixed sanction for certain crimes, while there are others who think that the hidden stories behind the unpleasant acts of the accused people should be taken into consideration before inflicting punishment.
On the one hand, giving a fixed retribution would definitely make court proceedings a lot quicker.
This
is explained by the fact that the judges would not need to analyse the case and decide a specific type of discipline as it would have been already decided for them. Linking Words
Moreover
, if felons know that there is severe and harsh torture, even for small crimes, they are hindered and they would not attempt to commit any illegal act. Linking Words
Therefore
, the crime rates would decrease significantly and Linking Words
thus
a better society will be built. Linking Words
For instance
, in Iran, the forfeiture of stealing is cutting the robber’s hand off no matter what had been stolen.
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On the other hand
, it would make more sense if the judges decide a crime, according to the situation and the motive of it because it would ensure that the convict is given a fair trial and the right abuse will be handed down to him. The majority of the incarcerated people had faced a problem in their life, Linking Words
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as childhood trauma, poverty, victimisation or mental illness. Linking Words
For instance
, a mentally ill person who commits a murder would be judged Linking Words
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of being counted like any other lawbreaker. Linking Words
This
would make the criminal justice system fair and balanced.
In conclusion, I personally think that each crime should be assessed specifically as Linking Words
this
is becoming a very convoluted and disconcerting problem nowadays. Living in a safe environment is not outside the realm of possibility. Actions need to be done.Linking Words
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