Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each 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.

In recent times, the

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rates globally have been increasing.

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led to some people believing that every

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should have fixed retribution.

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, others argue that the different situations of committing a

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and their motivation should be taken into account when determining

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. There are various benefits of having fixed penalties, one of which is the decrease in misconduct rate.

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is because most people will tend to panic with the implementation of rigid laws that will make them think twice before committing misconduct. Another advantage of having fixed

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is that all

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are treated fairly for each of their

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. It is essential to ensure that no one will be discriminated against or get offended in public.

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, a serious

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will be incurred to those who commit serious

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like murder will definitely deter and cause the would-be offenders to change their minds before committing a

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.

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, it is vital to take into account the reasons behind why

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commit

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.

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of all, many of them, especially teenagers who are more susceptible to feeling lonely are easily influenced by their peers. They do not have mature thinking and are not aware of the possible negative impacts of their actions.

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, there is an increasing rate of children aged 11-16 stealing and

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as they are surrounded by people who do not condone these actions. It is

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believed by the public that most

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lack the guidance and love from their parents which made them

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behave violently and aggressively. In conclusion,

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committed by

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have different motives. The judiciary body should determine the

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of each criminal based on their motives and what

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they did.