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Criminal prosecutions may have limited impact due to weak enforcement, insufficient evidence, lenient sentencing, repeat offences, external influences, inadequate rehabilitation, or failure to address underlying causes of crime.
The ancient principle of proportional punishment is interpreted differently across modern legal systems. Most prioritise rehabilitation and fairness over strict retribution, though some retain capital punishment.
The death penalty debate centres on deterrence and justice against risks of wrongful execution, systemic bias, and human rights concerns. Evidence on deterrence is disputed.
