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March 3, 2026Gdańskie Studia PrawniczeOpen Access

The Theory of Punishment and the Practice of Criminal Justice

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BSBarbara Stańdo-Kawecka

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Overview

Analysis of punishment theory reveals gaps affecting criminal justice practices in Poland and beyond.

Key Points

  • Punishment theory discussions often lack practical implementation, impacting sentencing decisions.
  • Key philosophies include consequentialism and retributivism, but their influence on practice is limited.
  • Recent prison reforms are criticized for lacking a normative framework, focusing instead on political goals.
  • The challenges of establishing unified sentencing principles arise from varied legal traditions in Europe.

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Barbara Stańdo-Kawecka (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76732badf0bb9e87dff54https://doi.org/10.26881/gsp.2025.4.02
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