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What is the core principle of retributive theory?
Option: 1
Desert
Option: 2
Proportionality
Option: 3
Both a and b
Option: 4
None of the above
Answers (1)
The core princples of retributivism are desert and proportionality. The two principles are somewhat interlinked. For retributivists, the punishment has to be proportional to the crime committed. Desert refers to some demerit which has caused the accused to commit a crime. Retributive punishment has to be proportional to the degree of desert. Hence, the correct option is c.
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