The theory of criminal justice is the branch of philosophy of law that deals with criminal justice and in particular punishment. The theory of criminal justice has deep connections to other areas of philosophy, such as political philosophy and ethics, as well as to criminal justice in practice.
Some important questions considered in the theory of criminal justice are
- What is criminal justice?
- How is criminal justice distinct from other kinds of justice (or is it in fact distinct)?
Some questions specific to the topic of punishment are
- Should we punish?
- Why should we punish?
- Whom should we punish?
- How should we punish?
- How much should we punish?
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