Is prison a good way of punishing criminals?

For the majority of crimes, prison is the best answer. For some however it is not. Murder and violent crimes should carry the death sentence, sex crimes should result in castration etc. The reason why prison is seen to fail is because in the UK sentences served are far too short and the prisons far too soft.

How does prison act as a protection for the society?

Criminals deserve to be put away for their crimes. Prison works because it keeps those criminals out of circulation, and acts as society’s most effective deterrent. Rehabilitation is all well and good – but the fundamental purpose of prison is to protect the public, and to punish those who have done wrong.

Do prisons make society safer?

Putting individuals convicted of crimes, especially violent crimes, in prison is thought to make the rest of us safer. Prison might provide opportunities for rehabilitation, such as drug and alcohol treatment, education, or counseling.

Is it better to punish or try to reform a criminal?

Depending on the severity of the crime, the offender’s sentence should match. The higher the severity, the more time and measures should be taken to ensure reform. As after all, only reform will really leave a positive impact on the overall community unlike the punishment alone.

What kind of punishment is prison?

Imprisonment is, of course, a type of punishment because an individual is removed from society and confined in an institution with other criminals. Imprisonment, however, is a milder punishment than many other forms used for centuries.

Are prisoners protected?

Federal and state laws govern the establishment and administration of prisons as well as the rights of the inmates. Although prisoners do not have full constitutional rights, they are protected by the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.