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Why theory sits behind offences

Why theory sits behind offences

Flow chart from why punish to harm, autonomy, fault and individual responsibility, then to fair labelling, correspondence, maximum certainty and no retrospective liability, ending with legitimate criminal liability Criminal law is not just a list of offences. A conviction brings stigma, punishment and sometimes loss of liberty, so the state needs a principled reason before it criminalises conduct.

Theory in criminal law Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Law
  3. /Theory in criminal law

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Law Theory in criminal law. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.