One of the goal of the criminal law is to repair, through state authority, any injury inflicted upon the victim by the offender.Which of the following objective of criminal law is being discussed here?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Five objectives are widely accepted for enforcement of the criminal law by punishments: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation and restoration. These objective vary across jurisdictions.
Restoration - This is a victim-oriented theory of punishment. The goal is to repair, through state authority, any injury inflicted upon the victim by the offender. For example, one who embezzles will be required to repay the amount improperly acquired.
Restoration - This is a victim-oriented theory of punishment. The goal is to repair, through state authority, any injury inflicted upon the victim by the offender. For example, one who embezzles will be required to repay the amount improperly acquired.