Theories of Retributive Justice

Retributive justice is the idea that punishments for wrongdoing should be proportionate to the crime committed. It emphasizes that offenders deserve to be punished because they chose to commit a wrongful act, and the punishment is a form of moral balancing. Theories of retributive justice focus on ensuring that justice is served by giving offenders their "just deserts" rather than non-punitive responses. Essentially, it’s about making sure that someone who breaks the rules faces appropriate consequences, reinforcing moral order and accountability.