CMY3704 essay questions and answers for exams

CMY3704 essay questions and answers for exams Contents 25 marks- ................................................................................................................................................2 Your answer must contain structure...please provide an Introduction, Definition of key concepts, and other headings and sub-headings which you must create yourself, as well as a Summary and conclusion. You will be awarded a mark out of 5 for the structure and a mark out of 20 for the content. ...........................................................................................................2  The three elements of the traditional triad that are used in sentencing. And also the fourth element as mentioned in the cases of Kumalo and Sparks-pg 16......................................................2  Provide a detailed discussion on the presence of mitigating and aggravating factors-pg 26 ....3  Give a detailed discussion of non-custodial forms of punishment-pg 155.................................5  Discuss the modern philosophy of rehabilitation –pg 127 .........................................................7  Elaborate on correctional supervision as a form of punishment-pg 150 ...................................7  Discuss the reintegration of offenders within the South African framework-pg 176 ................9  Discuss the strategies for solving/alleviating the problem of overcrowding in SA correctional facilities –pg 163 .................................................................................................................................9  Discuss the purpose and functioning of a pre-sentencing report-p 35 ......................................9  Critically discuss compulsory minimum sentences-pg 169.........................................................9  Discuss retribution as an aim of punishment-pg 77 ...................................................................9  Discuss correctional supervision as a form of punishment-pg 150 ............................................9 15 marks..................................................................................................................................................9 Provide a brief Introduction and define the concepts if applicable. A very brief summary and conclusion can also be given. A maximum of 2 marks are awarded for structure.....................9  Describe the role of retribution in punishment on the basis of the principle of just deserts-pg 77 9  Which aspect should be covered in a victim impact statement –pg 64? .................................11  Discuss the role of restorative justice in the reintegration process-pg 197.............................11  “According to the indeterministic paradigm, people are viewed as rational beings who direct their behaviour according to the principles of hedonism and utilitarianism/ explain these assumptions as a basis for deterrence /Discuss hedonism and utilitarianism as a basis for deterrence-pg 88 ..............................................................................................................................11  Discuss the crime, the offender and society as elements of the traditional triad-pg 16 .........11  Provide a detailed discussion of factors contributing to prison overcrowding.-pg 161...........11  Explain how restorative justice can play a role in the reintegration process- pg 197..............12  Discuss the six assumptions underlying incapacitation-pg 107................................................12  Discuss the role of restorative ..................................................................................................13 10 marks- ..............................................................................................................................................14 No marks are rewarded for structure, but provide the definition if it is part of the answer. ....14  justice in the reintegration process.-pg 197 .............................................................................13  Same as q 7 in 25 marks............................................................................................................14  Discuss the general principles that are applicable when a sentence of “ordinary” imprisonment is imposed.-pg 144 ....................................................................................................14  Retention and/or abolition of the death penalty- pg 166 ........................................................14  Discuss the advantage and the disadvantages of imprisonment-pg 148 .................................14  Discuss the general principles underlying the imposition of community-based sentences.-pg 157 14  Retribution restores a disturbed legal balance. Briefly discuss this statement-pg 81 .............14  Give your view on the value of imprisonment by referring to the advantages as well as the disadvantages of imprisonment-pg 149 ...........................................................................................15  What are the identified advantages of victim impact statement specifically for the criminal justice system (CJS)-pg 63.................................................................................................................15  Briefly discuss the Offender Rehabilitation Path (ORP)-pg 181................................................16 25 marksYour answer must contain structure...please provide an Introduction, Definition of key concepts, and other headings and sub-headings which you must create yourself, as well as a Summary and conclusion. You will be awarded a mark out of 5 for the structure and a mark out of 20 for the content.  The three elements of the traditional triad that are used in sentencing. And also the fourth element as mentioned in the cases of Kumalo and Sparks-pg 16 One of the criteria that should be taken into account during sentencing is the traditional triad (triad of Zinn), namely the crime, the accused and the interests of society. Three elements are clearly emphasised in the triad, they are that the punishment must be determined according to legality and fairness, the interests of the accused and the interests of society. Berger, 1936: When applying punishment, public interests must be considered while not forgetting the improvement and interest of the offender. After the accused has been found guilty, the judge must make sure that the offender is treated with mercy and humanity and determine punishment according to fairness and justice. The first part of the triad is the crime and how the court decides on an appropriate sentence. Factors that are taken into account include: The nature and seriousness of the crime (does it fill the law-abiding society with horror,