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Explain briefly the Retributive and Consequentialist theories of punishment.

10 Jan 2026
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Retributive and consequentialist theories of punishment represent two fundamentally different approaches to understanding the justification and purpose of penal measures. The retributive theory is grounded in the principle of moral desert, asserting that individuals who commit wrongful acts deserve to be punished in proportion to the severity of their offenses. Retribution emphasizes justice
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