Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously In National And International Law
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Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously
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Author : Kenneth G. Zysk
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2002-04-01
Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously written by Kenneth G. Zysk and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-01 with Law categories.
Life imprisonment is a complex and drastic penal sanction. It gives the State the power to curtail the liberty of offenders for the rest of their lives. In many jurisdictions life imprisonment is the ultimate sanction for the most serious crimes. It is frequently touted as an alternative to the death penalty. At the same time, life imprisonment is often imposed as a preventive measure, where the offence alone does not justify using the ultimate sanction in the penal arsenal. The complexity of life imprisonment is frequently overlooked. Often it is assumed that it is not as drastic as it sounds, as it will not be enforced for the whole life of the offender. There may also be a reluctance to subject life imprisonment to close scrutiny, lest its perceived suitability as an alternative to the death penalty be undermined. This book tackles the complexity of life imprisonment head on by describing how various forms of it are imposed and implemented in the United States of America, in England and Wales and in Germany, as well as in the emerging international system of criminal justice. From this basis it examines the justifications advanced for life imprisonment and the modifications that have resulted in individual jurisdictions in response to criticisms of its imposition and implementation. At the same time, the book develops a more general critique of life imprisonment. It evaluates it against constitutional human rights standards that have been developed in many jurisdictions to judge the acceptability of punishment generally. It concludes that some current practices in both the imposition and implementation of life imprisonment clearly are fundamentally unacceptable, but that questions remain, even about carefully implemented life sentences imposed for the most serious crimes. The jurisprudential analysis provides the basis for a major re-evaluation of life imprisonment and raises doubts about the unquestioning acceptance of this ultimate penalty.
Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously
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Author : Dirk Van Zyl Smit
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously written by Dirk Van Zyl Smit and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Criminal justice, Administration of categories.
Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously
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Author : Dirk Van Zyl Smit
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously written by Dirk Van Zyl Smit and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with categories.
Life Imprisonment
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Author : Dirk van Zyl Smit
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2019-01-14
Life Imprisonment written by Dirk van Zyl Smit and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-14 with Law categories.
Life imprisonment has replaced the death penalty as the most common sentence imposed for heinous crimes worldwide. Consequently, it has become the leading issue of international criminal justice reform. In the first survey of its kind, Dirk van Zyl Smit and Catherine Appleton argue for a human rights–based reappraisal of this harsh punishment.
Life Imprisonment In Asia
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Author : Dirk van Zyl Smit
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-11-30
Life Imprisonment In Asia written by Dirk van Zyl Smit and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-30 with Social Science categories.
Life imprisonment is the punishment most often imposed worldwide for what societies regard as the most serious offences. Yet, in Asia the phenomenon has never been studied systematically. Life Imprisonment in Asia fills this major gap. It brings together thirteen new essays on life imprisonment in key jurisdictions in the region. Each chapter consolidates what is known about the law and practice of life imprisonment in the jurisdiction and then explores aspects of the imposition or implementation of life sentences that the authors regard as particularly problematic. In some instances, the main issue is the imposition of life sentences by the courts and their relationship to the death penalty. In others, the focus is on the treatment of life sentenced prisoners. In many instances, the most prominent question is whether life sentenced prisoners should be released and, if so, according to what processes. In the overview chapter, the editors place the complex picture that emerges of life imprisonment in Asia in a global context and point to reforms urgently required to ensure that Asian life sentences meet international human rights standards. Life Imprisonment in Asia should be read by everyone who has an interest in just punishments for serious offences, not only in Asia, but throughout the world. It will be an invaluable tool for lawyers, criminologists, policy makers and penal reform advocates in the region and beyond.
Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously In National And International Law
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Author : Dirk Van Zyl Smit
language : en
Publisher: Brill - Nijhoff
Release Date : 2002
Taking Life Imprisonment Seriously In National And International Law written by Dirk Van Zyl Smit and has been published by Brill - Nijhoff this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Law categories.
CHAPTER 4 - GERMANY
Life Imprisonment And Human Rights
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Author : Dirk van Zyl Smit
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-12-01
Life Imprisonment And Human Rights written by Dirk van Zyl Smit and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-01 with Social Science categories.
In many jurisdictions today, life imprisonment is the most severe penalty that can be imposed. Despite this, it is a relatively under-researched form of punishment and no meaningful attempt has been made to understand its full human rights implications. This important collection fills that gap by addressing these two key questions: what is life imprisonment and what human rights are relevant to it? These questions are explored from the perspective of a range of jurisdictions, in essays that draw on both empirical and doctrinal research. Under the editorship of two leading scholars in the field, this innovative and important work will be a landmark publication in the field of penal studies and human rights.
The International Library Of Essays On Capital Punishment Volume 1
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Author : Peter Hodgkinson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
The International Library Of Essays On Capital Punishment Volume 1 written by Peter Hodgkinson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Social Science categories.
This volume provides up-to-date and nuanced analysis across a wide spectrum of capital punishment issues. The essays move beyond the conventional legal approach and propose fresh perspectives, including a unique critique of the abolition sector. Written by a range of leading experts with diverse geographical, methodological and conceptual approaches, the essays in this volume challenge received wisdom and embrace a holistic understanding of capital punishment based on practical experience and empirical data. This collection is indispensable reading for anyone seeking a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the complexity of the death penalty discourse.
Imprisonment
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Author : Noah Berlatsky
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2010-03-26
Imprisonment written by Noah Berlatsky and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-26 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
This book explores the main purposes of imprisonment around the world, including punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and public safety. It looks at the role of sentencing: Do life sentences violate human rights? How are juvenile offenders treated? Are mandatory sentences effective? Readers will examine the treatment of prisoners and prison conditions like overcrowding, gang activity, sexual abuse and disease, as well as the unique plight of political and religious prisoners. Essay sources include the Council of Europe, Catholic Bishops of New Zealand, House of Commons Home Affairs Committee, Just Detention International, and Human Rights Watch.
Life After Life Imprisonment
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Author : Catherine Appleton
language : en
Publisher: OUP UK
Release Date : 2010-07-08
Life After Life Imprisonment written by Catherine Appleton and has been published by OUP UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-08 with Law categories.
One of the most contentious and sensitive topics in criminal justice, Life after Life Imprisonment looks at the release and resettlement of life-sentenced offenders in England and Wales - where there are very few prisoners in the system for whom 'life' means life. By providing an in-depth analysis of the post-prison experiences of 138 discretionary life-sentenced offenders, all of whom released during the mid-1990s, this book looks at the reality facing Lifers as they are released at some time during their sentences, usually on very long licences, to be closely monitored and supervised by probation officers. Using accessible and comprehensive data, it examines key legal developments within the criminal justice system for discretionary life-sentenced offenders, explores the frontline experiences of the probation officers charged with supervising life-sentenced offenders, and analyses the 'stories' or life narratives of a group of individuals who have committed some of the most serious crimes. It also examines the process of recall for life-sentenced prisoners and explores key factors associated with failure in the community. Of interest to legal scholars and criminologists, as well as practitioners in the field, Catherine Appleton's book offers a major insight into how societies respond to serious crime and identifies important elements of successful reintegration for released life-sentenced offenders.