Crime and Punishment - Punishment

Blood money is

• Money paid to the relatives of a murder victim

• The law of retaliation

• The idea that people should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do

Qisas is

• Money paid to the relatives of a murder victim

• The law of retaliation

• The idea that people should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do

Situation ethics is

• Money paid to the relatives of a murder victim

• The law of retaliation

• The idea that people should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do

'We prescribed for them a life for a life, an eye for an ---.'

'Those who do not j---- according to what God has revealed are lawbreakers.'

Why is punishment important?

• Shows crime is not acceptable because they break the law (deterrence)

• Criminals should face a consequence (retribution)

• To keep society safe from offenders (protection)

• To enable criminals to realise the error of their ways (reformation)

• Helps to give the government money through fines

Muslims believe that failure to follow laws must have consequences

• True

• False

The laws of qisas allows for a murderer to be put to death, unless the victim's family act with mercy or forgiveness.

• True

• False

Punishments are important to help finance the government

• True

• False

Punishments are important in society to ensure laws are upheld and people are safe.

• True

• False