Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

It is argued by some people that punishments should be fixed for all times of crimes. Other people believe that situation of crimes and reasons behind undergoing

such

activities should be considered before giving

punishment

. In my opinion, all criminals should be punished as no reason can justify a

crime

. People who believe in fixed punishments argue that individuals committing a

crime

should very well be aware of the consequences of their

crime

. No amount of explanation can justify a

crime

.

In other words

, if people are forgiven by law, by considering their reasons and logics, the incidence of these unlawful acts is likely to increase. It will become a trend amongst the people to commit an illegal act and later on justifying it with logics. The only way to curb

this

tendency would be to give fixed punishments whatever the reason the accused may give.

On the other hand

, some people believe that while giving verdicts or punishments for an unlawful act, the background and motive of the individual should be taken into account. According to them everyone is not a criminal and strict

punishment

by law will force these people to retaliate against the state. The organised gangs are in fact looking for

such

anti state agents who have sentiments against the and use them for their purposes.

For instance

, if a person steals food because he was starving do not deserve to be penalised the same way as a person who robs a bank.

Hence

, the judiciary and law needs to strike a balance while giving a verdict. In conclusion, a country or even a company is managed on the basis of reward and

punishment

. Reward for positive actions and

punishment

for unlawful activities. So whatever the circumstances behind the

crime

, people mend their ways only if scared of

punishment

otherwise

it will be very difficult to manage.