Which of the Following Is Demanded by a Proper System

question 485

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is demanded by a proper system of justice, according to van den Haag?

• A) That the innocent never be punished in error.
• B) That the punishments inflicted deter crime.
• C) That as many of the guilty as possible be punished.
• D) That punishments are distributed equally among social groups.

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