Prison Reforms: Rights-Based Approach to Incarceration
Prisons, once viewed merely as places of punishment and retribution, are increasingly being re-envisioned through a rights-based approach to incarceration. This modern perspective recognizes that prisoners, despite their conviction, do not shed their fundamental human rights at the prison gate. It shifts the focus from a purely punitive model to one that emphasizes reformation, rehabilitation, and social reintegration. This approach aims to address the root causes of crime and equip inmates with the skills and mindset to become law-abiding and productive members of society upon their release.
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- Model Prisons Act, 2023 replaces outdated colonial laws like the ....
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