The country's laws are not only the cornerstone of ensuring social stability and order, but also the key link in safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of citizens. Anyone who dares to challenge the authority of the law will face severe punishments, one of which is in addition to the execution of the death penalty.
Such a verdict is called life imprisonment, and many people are wondering, what will those sentenced to life imprisonment do in prison? In fact, these people are just ordinary criminals who do not have any social status and rights, and they live a miserable, boring, and lonely life in prison, and even eat and sleep under the supervision of the prison warden. They are not inactive, nor does it mean that once sentenced to life imprisonment, they can remain in prison without scruples.
What does life imprisonment mean? ”
In ancient Chinese society, the punishment of criminals was quite strict, and it was also different from modern execution methods, the most serious of which was undoubtedly Ling Chi's execution, but this cruel punishment method has been eliminated in modern society.
I'm sure many of you have heard the saying "sin does not unto death." In ancient times, institutions such as the Dali Temple, the Criminal Department, and the government yamen all had the right to exercise the rule of law, which was the same as modern institutions such as courts and procuratorates, which were all representatives of the law ruling on criminals.
With the continuous advancement of history, modern society has abandoned many criminal law methods that are considered "cruel", resulting in family disasters that are not as good as those of family members. Although the practice of the Nine Tribes is no longer suitable for the needs of modern society, the death penalty is still regarded as the highest level of legal judgment.
Since ancient times, the death penalty has always been regarded as the highest level of criminal law, so how is the second type of criminal law defined? This type of punishment, also known as custodial sentence, refers to the punishment method in which criminals are subjected to no supervision and control for a certain period of time, causing them to lose their liberty and depriving them of their personal rights and property rights. From the point of view of ancient and modern law, the punishment of imprisonment in prison is second only to the death penalty, with the aim of sending prisoners to heavenly prisons to atone for the wrongs they have committed.
There are two ways to go to prison, one is to be sentenced to a prison sentence, where the offender has to spend a specified period of time, and the other is life imprisonment, which has no definite period and may last until the day of death.
According to the express provisions of our criminal law, when prisoners commit a variety of different crimes, they will receive different punishments. The so-called "indefinite" is not only about the length of the sentence, but also refers to the severity of the punishment of the offender.
Those sentenced to life imprisonment are likely to spend their entire lives in prison, so what do they need to do in the next decade or even decades? That's what we're going to talk about today, "Prison Life and Psychological Adjustment."First, about the concept of "prison life". I believe that many people do not know much about the specific life in prison.
About "time spent in prison".
Many people are curious about what offenders usually do in prison? In fact, they also have their own lifestyles and hobbies in prison. Through some film and television productions, viewers can see that the convicts live a comfortable life in prison, but the actual situation is significantly different from the scenes presented on television.
Once the law is violated, the prisoners have to undergo reform, because their days are very full, so to speak, the twenty-four hours of the day have been arranged very clearly, and the prison has a very strict set of schedules.
It stipulates when to wake up, when to go to bed, when to eat, etc., and within the specified time, unless there are special circumstances, it is necessary to strictly follow the management rules to live, and once a crime is committed, it is necessary to adopt an attitude of rehabilitation.
Prisoners can never be idle in prison. In the early stages of the prison, a series of educational activities are organized, because the ideological education is continuous and provides them with a uniform time for physical exercise.
After all, in a closed environment, it is necessary to maintain enough exercise. Once the prisoners have adapted to the prison lifestyle, the prison will begin to implement a model of "re-education through labor", which must be carried out daily for those sentenced to life imprisonment.
In other words, criminals do not just serve their sentences in prison, they also have to participate in labor, which is not a difficult or strict task, they will only make prisoners do simple work, and their real intention is to carry out reform.
For example, many people have heard of such labor modifications as stepping on a sewing machine, while other simple tasks, such as installing ballpoint pens, are simple, effortless, and easy to master.
The state expects that through the rehabilitation education carried out in prisons, these prisoners will be helped to rehabilitate themselves as soon as possible, and at the same time, in order to leave the prison as soon as possible, the prisoners will also actively participate in the labor reform, and only the outstanding prisoners will have a chance.
Prisoners not only perform manual labor in prison, but also learn other skills, namely Xi constantly enriching themselves. In order to help them adapt to life here more quickly, the prison guards will provide mental guidance and help to the inmates.
For those convicts sentenced to life imprisonment, they also need to be educated in prison to improve their literacy and prepare for possible future releases from prison to prevent them from being unable to maintain their basic livelihood after being released from prison.
Those sentenced to life imprisonment still need to be physically active, and although they don't have facilities like gyms, they have to choose to go out and exercise just to maintain their physical fitness, and simple basic exercises are enough to help them build up their physique.
For criminals sentenced to life imprisonment, mental health issues are likely to occur if they are stuck in a closed environment for a long time. In order to alleviate this psychological pressure, the prison will provide them with a fixed period of time for recreational activities to achieve the effect of psychological relaxation.
Usually, during the after-dinner news broadcast, the inmates have some free time to play cards with their fellow inmates, read their favorite magazines, and other things that can relax themselves.
In a prison setting, you still have the opportunity to earn some extra income. If you plan to buy non-necessities such as snacks, you will face strict purchase restrictions and cannot buy too much, even if you have sufficient funds, and you must not violate the relevant laws and regulations.
It is also indispensable for ideological education."
In order to truly change the psychological state of a person who has made a mistake, it is not enough to rely only on labor reform, but it is also necessary to carry out ideological education and other work, so that the person who has made a mistake can be completely changed.
Although sending criminals to prison is a kind of punishment for them and a chance to repent at the cost of freedom, this does not mean that all criminals can realize their mistakes, and ideological education is indispensable to truly achieve a change of mind.
It is only when such standards are met that these criminals can truly achieve their rehabilitation after being released from prison. The meaning of the existence of prisons is not only for the physical purpose, but also to correct the misconceptions of prisoners.
Movies and books full of positive energy become especially crucial, especially for prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, who can only get on the right path if they are given the right guidance, as they are also being considered for commutation.
It is possible that the life sentence will be commuted".
Although the offender is sentenced to life imprisonment, it does not mean that he will be in prison forever. A life sentence does not mean that he will be imprisoned for life, but the specific charges against him are as follows. Whether or not he will receive a commutation will be judged on the basis of his actual performance in prison.
Individuals whose freedom is restricted does not mean that they are isolated from the outside world. As long as they show significant meritorious service or technological advancement, they may receive a commutation of their sentences, which fully demonstrates the value of prisoners' Xi in prison.
Even if the death sentence is pronounced, unless it is carried out immediately, the death sentence will be given a reprieve, and if it is a major meritorious service or an important scientific and technological invention, the sentence will be reduced to life, and then so on, and then changed to a fixed-term imprisonment.
If someone does well, they are likely to be released decades later. Therefore, when some prisoners are sentenced to life imprisonment, they are always admonished to actively undergo reform, follow the guidance of the prison, and contribute to the country as soon as possible.
However, commutation is not a decision that can be fully mitigated, it has clear provisions. For those sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment, the time for commutation should not be less than 13 years, but it is acceptable to reduce the sentence from life imprisonment to such an extent.
Life in prison may be less frightening, but it's definitely less comfortable than the tranquility of film and television. Therefore, one should not be misled, nor should one risk breaking the law and regretting a lifetime, for those days of restricting freedom, no matter how abundant, are difficult to get through.
The real purpose of prison is not just to educate and restrict, but to hope that the offender can return to normal life as soon as possible, and the real goal is to change the mindset and take the right path.
At the same time, we would also like to warn every citizen in society that the authority of the law should not be underestimated, that being a law-abiding citizen is the most correct choice, and that it is our unshirkable responsibility to work together to maintain social peace and stability.
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