PEN2601
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 24 April 2025
QUESTION 1
Deterrence as a penal objective aims to discourage criminal behaviour through the threat or
experience of punishment. It can be divided into two main categories: specific (individual)
deterrence and general deterrence. The case of Mr X, a repeat offender from Mthatha,
provides a practical context to analyse these two forms of deterrence and determine which is
more applicable to his situation.
Specific (Individual) Deterrence
Specific deterrence refers to the impact that punishment has on the individual offender, aiming
to discourage them from reoffending. According to Rabie and Strauss (1979:11), the purpose
is that once a person experiences the suffering of punishment, they are conditioned to avoid
crime in the future – in other words, ―once bitten, twice shy‖ (Mays, 1975:82).
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Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 24 April 2025
QUESTION 1
Deterrence as a penal objective aims to discourage criminal behaviour through the threat or
experience of punishment. It can be divided into two main categories: specific (individual)
deterrence and general deterrence. The case of Mr X, a repeat offender from Mthatha,
provides a practical context to analyse these two forms of deterrence and determine which is
more applicable to his situation.
Specific (Individual) Deterrence
Specific deterrence refers to the impact that punishment has on the individual offender, aiming
to discourage them from reoffending. According to Rabie and Strauss (1979:11), the purpose
is that once a person experiences the suffering of punishment, they are conditioned to avoid
crime in the future – in other words, ―once bitten, twice shy‖ (Mays, 1975:82).
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
