The inner world of. Verkkothis chapter engages first with the discussion of the aim(s) of punishment in sentencing theory, before going on to consider the importance of how state. Verkkocrime and punishment is considered a classic of russian literature and existential thought, offering profound insights into the human condition. The novel has been. Verkkothis chapter examines the central issues for the justification of criminalization and punishment in the context of criminal law. The concept of justice and punishment in finland is deeply rooted in the nordic philosophy of general prevention, and changes in. Verkkoin england and wales, ‘punishment’ is a central element of criminal justice. What punishment entails exactly, however, and how it relates to the other. Verkkothe severity, certainty and celerity (swiftness) of punishment are theorised to influence offending through deterrence. Yet celerity is rarely included in. Verkkoprinciples for the restrained use of punishment—similar to the values of crime control and offender accountability—have deep roots in normative theories of jurisprudence. (1) is it morally defensible for society to take a predominantly punitive approach to crime and recidivism involving mass.