Unconstitutional solitude: solitary confinement and the us constitution’s evolving standards of decency
Auteur :
Eastaugh, Charlie
Éditeur :
Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN :
9783319871486
Date de publication :
30 août 2018
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This book examines American solitary confinement – in which around 100,000 prisoners are held at any one time – and argues that under a moral reading of individual rights such punishment is not only a matter of public interest, but requires close constitutional scrutiny.