Wednesday, October 19, 2011

UN Investigatory Backs Ban on Solitary Confinement

Yesterday, from the BBC:

"Considering the severe mental pain or suffering solitary confinement may cause, it can amount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment when used as a punishment, during pre-trial detention, indefinitely or for a prolonged period, for persons with mental disabilities or juveniles," he said.

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