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there are many forms of torture which qualify-waterboarding for example-pouring large amounts of water down a prisoner's throat,depriving them of sleep,playing non-stop loud music.
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When did the death penelty begin?
when u were born the death penelty was not around
What punishment is highly debeted in regards to cruel and unusual punishment?
One punishment that is highly debated in regards to cruel and unusual punishment is the death penalty. It's very uncommon for the actual death sentence to be brought out.
What is the penelty for doing drugs?
Death
Starving a prisoner to death would be an example of?
This would be considered an extreme form of torture and a violation of human rights. It is unethical and inhumane to intentionally deprive someone of food and water to the point of death.
Why people are against death penalties?
they think is cruel and unusual punishment.
Is the death penalty cruel and unusual punishment?
no because it's dignified. Cruel and unusual punishment is like torture or being starved or stuff that go against human morals. most of the people on death row are there BECAUSE they acted cruel and unusually.
Is death penalty cruel and unusual punishment?
no, it someone done something to get them in that situation
What case decided burning at the stake as cruel and unusual punishment?
Wilkerson v. Utah was the case in which it was decided that burning at the stake was considered to be cruel and unusual punishment. While this case addressed the idea that shooting a person to death was considered cruel and unusual punishment the government looked at all manners of death that should be labeled as such.
When is the death punishment not considered cruel and unusual punishment?
When it is used as "fair compensation" for a large number of proven murders or equal crimes.
What were cruel and unusual punishments when the amendments were written?
death, torture, and public humiliation were three unusual and cruel punishment before the 8th amendment.
What current controversial issue is tied to the eighth amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?
The death penalty for very serious crimes is cruel and unusual.
Which amendment challenges the death penalty?
No amendment "challenges" the death penalty. The 8th Amendment has been used as a legal basis for challenging the constitutionality of the death penalty. The argument is that the 8th Amendment prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment" and that the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment and therefore is prohibited by the US Constitution. This argument was successful in earlier cases, not because the death penalty itself was cruel and unusual but because of the way it was administered. The death penalty is allowed if it is administered without racial or ethnic bias and in a non-cruel manner.
