Crime Quote by Suella Braverman
“Let the punishment fit the crime,' goes the saying. Our criminal justice system - to a large degree - meets this standard.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary debate, 2022
Punishment should be proportional to the crime, reflecting fairness in justice.
In simple terms: Fit punishment to crime
Key Takeaway
Advocate proportional justice.
Themes
justice
fairness
proportionality
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- criminal sentencing
- policy reform
- public safety
Key Concepts
law
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance fairness with rehabilitation?
- What defines a proportional response?
A Different Perspective
Rigid proportionality may ignore mitigating factors.
![“Let the punishment be equal with the offence. [Lat., Noxiae poena par esto.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14d/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_crime_let-the-punishment-be-equal-with-the-off_3048590.jpg)
