Free Will vs Determinism

The apparent contrast between the theories of free will and determinism has been ane incessant debate that has attracted philosophers and theorists for many years.
The debate itself in regards to criminal behaviour surrounds the central question, 'is our behaviour, including criminal actions, something we freely choose to do by an act of our own will or is our behaviour largely determined by forces beyond our immediate self control. These factors are primarily thought to include our biological make-up, family environment, socio-economic status and the laws of nature (Bartol, 1995). …