Punitive justice in the Malaysian criminal law and its sustainability: balancing the rights of offenders with those of the victims

Punitive justice as exercised in Malaysia today is retributive and rehabilitative in nature. It is a theory of justice that considers punishment as an acceptable response to crime. Many parts of this world use the same theory in their legal documentation. The concept reflects “an eye for an eye”...

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Main Author: Hussin, Nasimah
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/5664/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/5664/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/5664/1/punitive_justice_in_the_Malaysian_criminal_law_and_its_sustainability.pdf