The concept of exemplary punishment comes under which one of the following theories of punishment ?
Exemplary or 'making-an-example' punishment is designed to deter others from committing similar offences, which is the object of the "Deterrent" theory of punishment.
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The concept of exemplary punishment comes under which one of the following theories of punishment ?
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Exemplary or 'making-an-example' punishment is designed to deter others from committing similar offences, which is the object of the "Deterrent" theory of punishment.
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