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The main purpose of punishment in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was to deter people from committing crimes.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

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I agree up to an extent if the crimes were punishable for ridiculous crimes such as stealing and getting into prison up to 30 years while a murderer gets up to 10 years it’s very odd and confusing
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