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Update--Criminal Law & Procedure, Bruce G. Berner, David E. Vandercoy
Update--Criminal Law & Procedure, Bruce G. Berner, David E. Vandercoy
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The Paradox Of Punishment, Paul Campos
The Paradox Of Punishment, Paul Campos
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Retribution demands reciprocity. In this Essay, Professor Campos contends that classic retributive theory encounters a logical paradox when it attempts to equalize the status of criminal and victim through the institution of punishment. This paradox arises out of a clash between the deontological requirements of equality and justice. He concludes by speculating on the historical relationship between rationalist justifications for vengeance and the elimination of punishment as public spectacle.