SSCI1000U Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Fundamental Justice, Cesare Beccaria, Jeremy Bentham
2 Sep 2016
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Lecture three, criminology, control philosophy and criminal justice policy, sept 30th 2015. Basis of canadian charter of rights and freedoms. Restorative and aboriginal justice systems recently introduced as alternatives. They argued to reform justice system since it was corrupt at the time in europe. Goal of criminal justice system prevent future crimes by those apprehended, and broader society (those thinking about committing a crime) (specific and general deterrence) Cesare beccaria: on crimes and punishment (1764) Due process (making sure there is certain checks and balances) Sentences reflect harm done to state and victim. Punishment: quick, certain and contain a degree of deterrence. Legislators must calculate the amount of punishment required to prevent crimes and punish criminals (goff, 83) Emphasis: protection of society and public vs rights of defendants. Proportionality - punishment proportionate to crime (focuses on) Ideal: personal circumstances ignored: only: prior record, major contribution: supports creating and proliferation of alternative sanctions.
