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.

One of the highly controversial issues today relates to whether the judiciary system should adopt fixed sentences for all

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, or it should consider the

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and motivation behind each misdeed. In

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question from both points of view and extend my support for the latter opinion. On one side of the argument, there are people who argue that the benefits of adopting a fixed punishment structure for the

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committed considerably outweigh its disadvantages.

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is because fixed punishments will probably save a lot of time and money that could

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be directed for use in much-needed services in other sectors of the community

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as health and education. Another reason for believing

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is that criminals will think twice before they commit any crime, as they would realize that punishment is going to be swift and strict. One good illustration of

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is the declining rate of

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in some countries that adopt a very strict and harsh punitive system.

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possible to make an opposing case. It is often argued that in many cases there are extenuating

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behind many of the

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committed, especially minor ones. People often have

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opinion because in many countries and communities there may be strong factors influencing crime rates

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as poverty and blackmailing.

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, it is crucial for judges to consider all the

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surrounding a defendant or a case to issue a just and fair verdict.

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, a young woman convicted of public misconduct may have been forced into prostitution due to poverty.

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, it goes without saying that their viewpoint is credible and realistic. To conclude, in my opinion, both arguments have their merits. On balance,

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, I tend to believe that considering the

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behind each crime is paramount in order to reach a fair and just verdict in the courtroom.