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Exercise 8: Bentham's Utility and Punishment
From Williams & McShane Criminology Theory (questions at end of
chapter)
- What does Bentham mean by "the principle of utility?"
- Bentham says there are times when a criminal act should be punished.
Briefly describe one reason.