Religious Studies GCSE
Deterrence
What Deterrence means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The threat of mutually assured destruction, which some believers argue prevents global conflicts and might justify possessing, but not using, WMDs.
Serving as a strong deterrent, which is the aim of corporal punishment prescribed for certain offences under strict Shari'ah law.
Aims to discourage the offender and the public from committing future crimes through the threat of consequences.
An aim of the death penalty that seeks to discourage criminals from committing severe crimes.
An aim of punishment designed to discourage people from committing crimes.
Topics that use Deterrence
- Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict (AQA GCSE)
- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment (AQA GCSE)
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