... a 'tariff' which measure the distribution of punishments on the dependence of how ruthless the crime is, otherwise known as 'just-deserts'. Theorists further distinguish between two types of retributive punishment. Firstly Lex Talionis, which is 'an eye for an eye' this is mostly associated with capital punishment and has been used to legitimise death enforced by an autonomous body for thousands of years. Secondly Lex Salica, which involves punishment through compensation where harm inflicted, can be repaired by payment or compensation, not involving capital punishment. Advocates of the idea that punishment is ultimately justified by the fact that it is deserved and proportionate are primarily motivated by a hatred of criminals and wish to see them get what they deserve, as a result one may not be able to deviate from the view that a defence of capital punishment derives strongly on irrational arguments. The justice model is often linked to ...

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