Does Retributive Justice Uphold Proportionality?
January 29, 2026
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as posted by the channelEver wondered if punishment truly fits the crime? This video dives into how retributive justice is fundamentally built upon the principle of proportionality, ensuring fairness and moral balance in legal systems.
Discover how proportionality shapes retributive justice:
► Understand why proportionality is a core principle in retributive justice, linking punishment directly to the crime's severity and offender's blameworthiness.
► Learn how this principle prevents both under-punishment and over-punishment, aiming to restore a moral equilibrium disrupted by wrongdoing.
► Explore the practical implications of proportionality in guiding legal systems and judicial sentencing decisions.
► Distinguish between 'lex talionis' and 'limiting retributivism' as different approaches to applying proportionality in punishment.
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