Punishment is the imposition of a penalty for wrongdoing. Several theories justify punishment, each with distinct goals and principles. These theories include deterrent, retributive, preventive, ...

The statistical evidence doesn't confirm that deterrence ... Of course capital punishment doesn't rehabilitate the prisoner and return them to society. But there are many examples of persons ...

By Ritika Jain On the morning of January 20, anticipation filled the courtroom in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district as the ...

State of the Judiciary address given yesterday by the chief judge of New York’s highest court, Rowan Wilson, is usually a ...

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Tamil Nadu government amends prison rules to deny premature release for sexual offenders, sparking debate on justice and reform.

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Anu KuruvillaProfessor William Schabas, a UK-based specialist in international human rights and criminal laws, will be soon ...

In recent months, District officials quietly waived $1 million in housing fees from one Van Ness apartment complex as ...