Penology, Punishment and Sentencing
Published:
Questions
30
Duration
30 min
Faculty-reviewed
0
Updated
16 Sept 2026
About this mock
Test your grasp of penology, the history and philosophy of punishment, sentencing principles, capital punishment, restorative justice and UN correctional standards. Allow 30 minutes.
Sources & references
Questions in this mock are written and verified against the following sources. Citations are recorded per question and shown in the explanation after submission.
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Andrew von Hirsch, Doing Justice (1976)
Open source - cited in 1 question
Britannica, "Auburn system"
Open source - cited in 1 question
Gladstone Committee Report on Prisons (1895)
Open source - cited in 1 question
Standard sentencing terminology (aggravating vs mitigating factors)
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Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty (1989)
Article 1
Open source - cited in 1 question
Britannica, "Auburn system" / "Penitentiary"
Open source - cited in 1 question
Howard Zehr, Changing Lenses (1990)
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Standard death-penalty theory (general deterrence)
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Standard criminology theory (retributivism vs. utilitarianism)
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UCL Bentham Project, "The Panopticon"
Open source - cited in 1 question
Britannica, "Penology"
Open source - cited in 1 question
Standard abolitionist argument (irreversibility of execution)
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All India Committee on Jail Reforms (Mulla Committee), Report 1980-83
Open source - cited in 1 question
Standard sentencing theory (parsimony principle)
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Prisons Act 1835 (UK)
Open source - cited in 1 question
Standard sentencing-commission rationale for guidelines
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Britannica, "Talion"
Open source - cited in 1 question
Government of Canada, Report on Restorative Justice and Indigenous Legal Traditions
Open source - cited in 1 question
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Standard restorative-justice terminology (restitution vs community service)
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Tokyo Rules (UNGA Res 45/110, 1990)
Open source - cited in 1 question
Cesare Beccaria, On Crimes and Punishments (1764)
Open source - cited in 1 question
Britannica, "Corrections"
Open source - cited in 1 question
Joel Feinberg, "The Expressive Function of Punishment" (1965)
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Amnesty International, death penalty classification terminology
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Standard sentencing terminology (mandatory minimums)
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National Expert Committee on Women Prisoners (Krishna Iyer Committee, 1987)
Open source - cited in 1 question
Ministry of Home Affairs (India), Model Prisons Act 2023
Open source - cited in 1 question
Standard criminology theory (Bentham's utilitarianism)
How our mocks are built
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Common questions
What does the Penology, Punishment and Sentencing mock cover?+
Test your grasp of penology, the history and philosophy of punishment, sentencing principles, capital punishment, restorative justice and UN correctional standards. Allow 30 minutes.
How many questions and how long is the test?+
30 multiple-choice questions, 30 minutes total. Difficulty: medium. Tier: Premium.
Who is this mock for?+
Forensic science students and aspirants who want timed, exam-style practice with explanations and verified source citations on Criminology. Useful for postgraduate entrance preparation and for BSc / MSc forensic students testing their recall under time.
Are the questions reviewed?+
Each question carries a verified source citation. Faculty review for individual questions is in progress.
Do I need an account to take this mock?+
Yes, a free ForensicSpot account is required to start a timed attempt, which lets you save progress, see per-question explanations after submission, and track your topic-level performance over time.