Criminal Punishment and Human Rights

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Exploring the intersection of international human rights discourse and domestic penal systems, this book highlights the complexities and contradictions inherent in justifying punishment. It delves into how human rights law can conflict with the objectives of criminal punishment, revealing paradoxes that challenge conventional understandings of justice and accountability. Through this analysis, it aims to provoke thought on the effectiveness and morality of current penal practices in light of human rights principles.