CMY3704 Exam Preparation

MODULE :CMY3704

,CMY3704 Exam Pack

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• Essay Questions & Solutions
• Exam MCQ’s & Solutions

, CMY3704 essay questions for exams

Contents
25 marks- ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Your answer must contain structure...please provide an Introduction, Definition of key
concepts, and other headings and sub-headings which you must create yourself, as well
as a Summary and conclusion. You will be awarded a mark out of 5 for the structure and a
mark out of 20 for the content. ........................................................................................................... 2
 The three elements of the traditional triad that are used in sentencing. And also the fourth
element as mentioned in the cases of Kumalo and Sparks-pg 16 ...................................................... 2
 Provide a detailed discussion on the presence of mitigating and aggravating factors-pg 26 .... 3
 Give a detailed discussion of non-custodial forms of punishment-pg 155................................. 5
 Discuss the modern philosophy of rehabilitation –pg 127 ......................................................... 7
 Elaborate on correctional supervision as a form of punishment-pg 150 ................................... 7
 Discuss the reintegration of offenders within the South African framework-pg 176 ................ 9
 Discuss the strategies for solving/alleviating the problem of overcrowding in SA correctional
facilities –pg 163 ................................................................................................................................. 9
 Discuss the purpose and functioning of a pre-sentencing report-p 35 ...................................... 9
 Critically discuss compulsory minimum sentences-pg 169......................................................... 9
 Discuss retribution as an aim of punishment-pg 77 ................................................................... 9
 Discuss correctional supervision as a form of punishment-pg 150 ............................................ 9
15 marks.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Provide a brief Introduction and define the concepts if applicable. A very brief summary and
conclusion can also be given. A maximum of 2 marks are awarded for structure. .................... 9
 Describe the role of retribution in punishment on the basis of the principle of just deserts-pg
77 9
 Which aspect should be covered in a victim impact statement –pg 64? ................................. 11
 Discuss the role of restorative justice in the reintegration process-pg 197 ............................. 11
 “According to the indeterministic paradigm, people are viewed as rational beings who direct
their behaviour according to the principles of hedonism and utilitarianism/ explain these
assumptions as a basis for deterrence /Discuss hedonism and utilitarianism as a basis for
deterrence-pg 88 .............................................................................................................................. 11
 Discuss the crime, the offender and society as elements of the traditional triad-pg 16 ......... 11
 Provide a detailed discussion of factors contributing to prison overcrowding.-pg 161 ........... 11
 Explain how restorative justice can play a role in the reintegration process- pg 197 .............. 12
 Discuss the six assumptions underlying incapacitation-pg 107 ................................................ 12
 Discuss the role of restorative .................................................................................................. 13
10 marks- .............................................................................................................................................. 14