Cruel and unusual punishment
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Cruel and Unusual Punishment (pronunciation: /kruːəl ænd ʌnˈjuːʒuəl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/) is a phrase describing punishment that is considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain, or humiliation it inflicts on the person subjected to it.
Etymology
The term "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" originates from the Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which states that "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
Related Terms
- Capital Punishment: The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
- Torture: The action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something, or for the pleasure of the person inflicting the pain.
- Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.
- Eighth Amendment: The part of the United States Constitution that prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cruel and unusual punishment
- Wikipedia's article - Cruel and unusual punishment
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