Part 1: Short Answer

1) Define 'deterrence'. Does increasing the severity of a sentence have a deterrent effect? Why or why not?

2) What is the 'rule of law'? What does it mean/entail?

3) What is a crime?

Part 2: Long(er) Answer

4) "Imprisonment rates in Canada are generally 'down' (with a minor recent increase). Crime is going up. This shows that more imprisonment is necessary to bring down crime rates". Using evidence from the course discuss this statement. Does research support this assertion?

5) "The public wants harsher penalties therefore we should increase the severity of sentences. Mandatory minimum sentences would be a good way to achieve this". Using evidence from the course discuss this statement. Does research support this assertion?