Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Thorsten Sellin stated that Capital Punishment has failed as a measure of social protection, so also as an instrument of retributive justice.
Reason R: However, capital punishment is still recommended because of its reformist value and deterrent effect.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is not correct.
• D. A is not correct but R is correct.

Hint:

Reformative theory focuses on rehabilitation, whereas capital punishment permanently removes the offender and therefore cannot be reformative.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Thorsten Sellin was a criminologist known for his opposition to capital punishment and for questioning its effectiveness as a deterrent.

Step 1: Evaluating Assertion A.
Thorsten Sellin argued through statistical studies that capital punishment failed as a means of social protection and was ineffective as a deterrent. Therefore, Assertion A is correct.

Step 2: Evaluating Reason R.
The statement that capital punishment has "reformist value" is incorrect because reformative punishment aims at changing the offender's behavior and reintegrating them into society. Execution eliminates any possibility of reform.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Assertion A is correct, but Reason R is incorrect. Hence, the correct answer is Option (C).