Punishment can be right for prisoners because they need to rehabilitate and understand what they have done wrong, so the recidivism rates will go down.
Absolutely not. Prisoners are sentenced to punishment in the form of imprisonment for a term of years, life or even death. All individuals, imprisoned or not always, have access to the courts.
cruel and unusual punishment
sebria and the Gulags
Carol Coulter has written: 'Web of punishment' -- subject(s): Political prisoners, Family relationships, Prisoners' families
Yes, the ancient Maya civilization had confinement facilities for prisoners, but they were not like modern jails. These facilities were usually used for temporary holding of prisoners, and punishment was often carried out through other means such as fines, corporal punishment, or exile.
The 8th Amendment prohibits the use of cruel and unusual punishment.
Essentially, the rights of prisoners are to receive only the punishment to which they have been sentenced, and not more than that.
Prisoners have certain civil rights protected by the Constitution, including the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment, the right to due process, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. However, these rights can be limited in certain circumstances to maintain order and security within the prison.
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Lloyd realized that Demby's punishment was necessary for maintaining order and discipline on the chain gang. He saw that Gore's actions were a demonstration of his power and authority, designed to instill fear and respect in the other prisoners. Additionally, Lloyd understood that challenging Gore's decision would only lead to further punishment and suffering.
The head of the block orders the prisoners to clean the floor as a way to assert authority and maintain discipline. The prisoners may feel frustrated, demeaned, or resentful about this task, seeing it as a form of punishment or unnecessary control.
Which Amendment protects Americans from being tortured as a punishment for a crime.