RETRIBUTIVISM AND PUNISHMENT AS A MORAL THEORY

Retributivism, punishment, crime, justice, moral theory

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This article examines the moral foundations of retributivism and the theory of punishment. Retributivism generally emphasizes that offenders deserve punishment, based on human rights and ethical principles in the application of punishment. The main objective of this theory is to administer just punishment to the person who committed the crime. This punishment should be proportionate to the crime committed by the guilty party and be in balance with it. The article presents the role of punishment in ensuring justice and the moral standards necessary for law enforcement and maintaining social order through criminal punishment