The British Penal SystemFor this assignment and to meet the criteria required to complete this course, I intend to study the effectiveness of the current penal system within British society . The penal system is the set of laws and procedures. which follow a conviction. Crime or criminal activity can be defined as an act prohibited and punishable by law. There are many types of crimes; A very different type of crime is “white-collar crime.” As a member of society, it is obvious for any individual to stereotype a criminal as a notorious-looking person who wanders the streets looking for trouble. However, white-collar crime is to a large extent somewhat different. White-collar crime is committed by a certain group of society, the upper class. class. These people are appointed to highly respected jobs or fields. These people commit crimes such as corruption, fraud, marketing, selling obsolete and ineffective products and unfaithful advertising. These people do this in order to increase their personal wealth by evading income tax or by giving bribes. This category of criminal activity is classified as very serious, but those convicted tend not to face heavy penalties because of who they are, highly respected politicians. and business leaders. Also because of corrupt governments who would accept a certain amount of money to cover up the matter or impose punishment without consequences. For governments to impose certain punitive measures, there must be a purpose for doing so. Below are the five goals that society aims to achieve in punishing its criminals.1. The PROTECTIVE society theory is protected against anti-social behavior in that the convict can be imprisoned and as the person is in custody it can be justified in order to protect the offender himself. However, this is questionable as the offender could be released even before their initial release. pains and continues to torment society.2. RETRIBUTION theory- this theory is based on the idea that