[PSS103 TG01] Why is it necessary to have a system of punishment in society? by ANIL SINGH https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5 en-us 2022-09-18 03:44:22 UTC 2025-04-24 09:34:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Law and Order https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311291972 I believe that system of punishment and enforcement of laws are crucial for law and order to be effective in society. It is a sign to demonstrate to the society that justice is to be done and has to be done which in turn, deters criminal activities.]]> 2022-09-24 04:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311291972 Deterrence & Justice https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311320472 I feel that a system of punishment in society is necessary to serve as a pertinent deterrence to potential perpetrators of crime - that if you "do the crime", be prepared to "do the time" too.

One such example would be the implementation of the death penalty for 

Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, a drug trafficker despite widespread international attention cited his alleged low IQ to abolish the death penalty while condemning Singapore for its use of the death penalty on drug traffickers.

]]> 2022-09-24 06:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311320472 Deterrence & Order https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311417301 When punishments are laid out, people are made aware of the consequences they will face, should they commit a crime. Hence, a system of punishment acts as deterrence for citizens of a state. Once there is a low enough crime rate in society, a certain level of law and order is in place and maintained. ]]> 2022-09-24 10:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311417301 Consistency https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311466813 Notwithstanding the various definitions of punishment, an established and recognised system of punishment allows us to provide a proportional level of punishment to the accused for his/her deviant actions, reducing the potential for ambiguities and opportunities for naysayers to strike down the various laws in place as unconstitutional.]]> 2022-09-24 11:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2311466813 Deterrence https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2312064028 A system of punishment is necessary in society because it provides a form of deterrence from similar offences of crimes being committed in future. Deterrence as such that when the offender is punished, not only will the offender but others who see such example of consequences when they offend will be deterred from committing such offences in future.

It is also necessary to enable justice to be served in every case. Before a punishment can be implemented, it is important that the Courts follow guiding sentencing principles. For example, the principle that all offenders are equal before the law, regardless of their social status and academic qualifications. This of course suggests that no one should be treated unequal when it comes to punishment and punishment is applicable to every offender. 

]]> 2022-09-25 08:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2312064028 Question https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2312314265 How does this module increase my employability in the future. I doubt learning about the theories of Durkheim, Marx and Foucault and their views on punishment is a skillset in demand. Just wondering as a student uninterested in joining the SPF.]]> 2022-09-25 15:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anilsinghsona/amrggoy7m57fp6m5/wish/2312314265