Problem
Disproportionately long prison sentences
Other Names:
Protracted prison sentencesDelay in processing parole applications
Nature:
Some punishments of criminals are so inherently degrading and therefore disproportionate to the criminal's culpability, as to preclude them from ever being used. In some cases these are internationally recognized, such as, torture, death by painful and lingering methods and expatriation, forfeiture of citizenship. Some sentences that are not inherently cruel and unusual, in particular cases, are grossly and outrageously disproportionate to the defendant's conduct and to the crime committed. Pre-trail detention can be so long as to constitute cruel and inhumane punishment.
Broader Problems:
Needless incarcerationInfringement of rights of prisonersDenial of right to freedom from cruel, inhumane or degrading punishment Related Problems:
Protracted pre-trial internment Reduced By:
Excessive leniency in sentencing of offendersSubject(s):
Action → ApplicationLaw → Arbitration
Societal Problems → Delay
Societal Problems → Detention
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST