Criminal Justice System

• 1. What is CJS for(for the debate)?• 2. What is the basic theories of CJS?• 3. When we punish people?• 4. Case Study

1. What is CJS for?

For the side being harmed　・ For the Society

- Satisfaction of the Society- Protection of the Society-Why does Law exist?

　・ For the victims- Satisfaction of the victims

For the side causing the harm　・ For the criminals

- criminals have the right to be adjusted

2. What is the basic theories of CJS?

• Retributive JusticeoState accuses you of your act

• Purpose based JusticeoRehabilitationoDeterrenceo IsolationoCompensation

3. When we punish people?

• Harm, Linkage(physical) and Responsibility(intent, ability to take responsibility (mental))

Violation of the benefits•You should cause objective harm•That should be caused by you(Reasonable Linkage)

Noncompliance with the Law

•Certain justifiable cause to give you immunity for the violation•Ex. Self defence

Room for responsibility •lessening the room for accusation of your act because of lack of responsibility

4. Case Study

• THW chemically castrate rapists• THW punish parents when their

children commit crimes• THW decrease the term of the

imprisonment if the victims pardon them

• THW abolish plea bargaining