Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that athe circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivationfor committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Some people believe that every
crime
should involve
punishments
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strategies which are fixed,
while
others argue that the
overall
circusmtances
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circumstances
of the
crime
situation including the individual
motivating
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for committing the
crime
should be considered regarding
punishment
decision.
To begin
with, proponents of the first viewpoint
believe
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that believe that fixed
punishment
could contribute to a more efficient legal system by providing clarity and simplifying the sentencing process,
while
could result in
a
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fewer appeals and a reduction in the time a case spends in the judicial system. Having fixed
punishment
for
crimes
could serve as a deterrent to potential offender
,
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since they would clearly understand the consequences of their actions.
Moreover
, fixed
punishment
could contribute to
establish
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equality in the sentencing, making sure that everyone received the same
punishment
for the same offence regardless of their background and social status.
However
, fixed punishments do not take into account the unique circumstances of each
crime
,
such
as the level of intent, which can vary greatly between cases and should influence the severity of the
punishment
. Taking into
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account
the circumstances and motivations behind
crimes
could lead to more just and tailored sentencing that considers the individual's background,
such
as socio-economic factors, psychological state,
coercion
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and coercion
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, potentially leading to rehabilitation rather than
punishment
. Considering circumstances can
also
help in addressing the root causes of the
crimes
, leading to
the
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reduced rates of
crimes
by taking preventive measures.
For example
, children from marginalized
background
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backgrounds
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might be involved in taking drugs
due to
the lack of family
relationship
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relationships
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and financial instability. In
this
case, taking rehabilitation approaches and providing secured livelihood opportunities
instead
of imprisoning these children will be more fruitful.
To sum up
, it is imperative to take into account the unique situation of every
crimes
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.
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Task Response
Expand the conclusion to better summarize your main points and explicitly state your opinion.
Coherence and Cohesion
Make sure that your introduction is free from any typographical errors and is as clear as the rest of your essay.
Task Response
Provide more specific and varied examples to strengthen your arguments.
Task Achievement
You have effectively discussed both views and maintained a balanced argument throughout the essay.
Coherence and Cohesion
Your essay follows a clear and logical structure, with each paragraph addressing key points that support your argument.
Task Achievement
You provide a solid argument against fixed punishments, offering insights into why circumstances should be considered in sentencing.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Deterrent
  • Judicial system
  • Sentencing
  • Equality
  • Severity
  • Intent
  • Tailored sentencing
  • Recidivism
  • Rehabilitation
  • Coercion
  • Socio-economic factors
  • Mental health issues
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