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THE FUNCTION OF PUNISHMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE People everywhere long for security, a world without crime. Crime is a major problem to people and to governments. Gun crime, dangerous driving, burglaries, rape, drug abuse are common place worldwide. In Britain alone, violent crime has increased from 245,100 incidents during January to March this year to 272,900 in the second quarter, according to Home Office figures.1 This includes homicides, conspiracy to murder and serious wounding. This caused Hazel Blears to unveil her fear: "The increase in serious violence is an area of concern and I'm encouraged by more intensive policing and the impact of new measures to tackle gun crime." 2 Speaking in the same line, the Home Secretary Mr. David Blunkett said: "Our aim is to put the sense back into sentencing, to ensure that punishments are appropriate to the crime."3 Mr. Blunkett pinpointed the key element this article is concerned...

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