Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) GCSE Citizenship Practice Exam

The consequence of criminal law primarily involves the punishment of offenders. Criminal law is designed to define behavior that is considered harmful to society and to establish penalties for those who commit such acts. This aspect of criminal law serves multiple purposes, including deterrence (to discourage individuals from committing future crimes), retribution (to ensure that offenders face consequences for their actions), and rehabilitation (to help offenders reintegrate into society).

By focusing on punishing offenders, the legal system aims to maintain public order and safety, reinforcing societal norms and values against criminal behavior. The clear establishment of consequences for criminal actions is essential for upholding justice and encouraging compliance with the law.

While resolution of disputes, expansion of civil liberties, and protection of property rights are important elements of the legal system, they fall more under civil law or other legal frameworks rather than being direct consequences of criminal law. Civil law typically addresses disputes between individuals and does not involve punitive measures against offenders in the same way criminal law does.