Having a principle that will not change (ie: wrong to steal)

having a moral principle that adapts according to the situations (ie: not taking a life)

Evil and sin in the world, substance abuse, poverty, quality of family life and self-esteem.

Society, Media, Peers and personal life

Reparation, Reform, Retribution, Deterrence, Protection and Vindication

Compensating society/victim in some way for the crime committed

Help the offender change so they will not want to commit crime (e.g. community punishment order)

Seeking to put the offender and others of committing crimes (e.g. Fine, 72% of all offenders are fined)

Punishment in intended to pay back the offender (An eye for an eye) e.g. long custodial sentence, death penalty

Protecting society from anti-social behaviour (e.g. driving ban for dangerous driving)

Laws will only be respected if those breaking them are punished. Laws must be respected if they are to work.