In our country,There are three main sentences for prisoners, namely fixed-term imprisonment, life imprisonment and death. Among them, fixed-term imprisonment and the death penalty are literally what they mean.
But although life imprisonment is said to be a lifetime imprisonment for the prisonerBut what if the prisoner has an incurable disease in prison, or is too old to walk?
Will the prison provide for these people in the end?
In the long journey of life, the ancient adage of "one misstep becomes a thousand hatreds" always alerts us, especially in today's legal societyAn inadvertent "misstep" may mean a moment from a free life into a high-walled power gridBegan a long and arduous journey of heart and life.
The process is not as simple and straightforward as many people think, but rather a rigorous and complex judicial process.
First of all,Under the balance of the law, once an individual is suspected of committing a crime, he or she will face the stage of arrest and detention. In the exercise of their authority in accordance with the law, the public security organs arrest suspects, take them to a designated place for interrogation, and decide whether to place them under criminal detention or residential surveillance in accordance with the provisions of law.
At this stage, despite the predicament, the legal rights and interests of the suspect are still strictly protected by lawCivil rights, such as participation in elections, are not denied because of their detention.
Next, it enters the stage of review and prosecution, after the investigation by the public security organs is completedThe case materials will be transferred to the Public Prosecutor's Office for review. The procuratorate will carefully review the evidence, and if it is confirmed that the evidence is sufficient and the facts of the crime are clear, it will initiate a public prosecution with the court.
During this process, the suspect has the right to have a defence lawyer to defend himStrong rebuttal of the facts and evidence of the allegation. If the defense is properly held and there is a real grievance, it is entirely possible that the suspect will be acquitted.
After the court takes over the case, it follows the principle of fairness and openness to hear the case. After a series of legal procedures such as court investigation, cross-examination, and debate, the judge finally renders a verdict of guilt or innocence based on the ascertained facts and the applicable law. If convicted of a crime and subject to imprisonment, the door to prison is opened.
Finally, there is the execution stage, after the court judgment takes effect, the person subject to enforcement will be officially sent to a designated prison to serve his sentence. At this time, the prison administration will conduct a comprehensive physical health examination and psychological assessment of the new inmates, and implement classified management according to their specific circumstances to ensure that they can gradually adapt to the supervision environment.
The daily life of the prisoners in prison follows a strict and rigid system of routinesEvery day starts with the wake-up bell at six o'clock in the morning.
In the silence of the night, they quickly got up from their hard bedsThe first thing to do is to carry out strict housekeepingThe bedding is required to be as angular and smooth as a mirror like a tofu block, so as to cultivate their discipline and ability to control details.
This ceremonial task is followed by a washing session, where personal toiletries such as toothbrushes and towels must be carefully placed in the prescribed position to ensure that the entire dormitory area is clean and orderly.
Breakfast arrived on time, although the food options were limited and plainIt usually includes fluffy white steamed buns and light gruelBut these basic meals are enough to provide the energy needed for a day's work, not the luxury of the tongue.
After the meal, with the order of the prison guard, all the prisoners will gather for the morning review meetingThe meeting will not only summarize the previous day's work, but also point out the existing problems and the next issues that need to be improved and paid attention toIn this way, the effect of education and transformation is strengthened.
For most of the morning, the prisoners were engaged in various labor activities that had been pre-arranged by the prisonMost of these tasks are based on handicrafts, such as delicate carpentry carving, making practical umbrellas, or sitting in front of a sewing machine and meticulously sewing clothes, through repetitive and focused manual work, to develop patience and perseverance, while creating value for society.
At lunchtime, although there are no sumptuous dishes, it is an important supply station to continue to maintain physical strength, and simple dishes are paired with a filling stapleDesigned to meet basic nutritional needs, not a gastronomic experience. After a short break after the meal, the prisoners returned to their afternoon work until the pre-set target output or task volume was reached.
In the evening, after a hard day's work, they had a short moment of restDinner was also kept in a simple style. At 7:30 p.m., the news broadcast was punctual **, which became one of the daily cultural life of the prisoners, helping them to keep abreast of the outside world and keep up with the times.
After the news, they can enjoy a limited period of entertainment, perhaps reading all kinds of books to enrich their inner worldOr play a game of chess with your peers to improve your communication.
When night falls, it's a fixed lights-out bedtime, announcing the end of the day, day after day, and over again. Behind the seemingly monotonous life, the prison management department has also deliberately designed a series of spiritual civilization building activities.
For example, regular ideological and political education courses, as well as cultural courses such as painting art cultivation and appreciation, are intended to guide prisoners to improve their spiritual realm and reshape their outlook on life and values.
For prisoners who are trying to avoid labor or who are negative about rehabilitationPrison authorities will take severe punitive measures to maintain prison discipline.
On the contrary,Prisoners who are active and compliant are given the opportunity to receive a financial reward, usually not more than $500This meager income can be used to buy some snacks at the commissary inside the prison to add some flavor to the boring life.
Whether they are inmates facing a definite sentence or inmates who are suffering from life sentences, they all have the dream of returning to society as soon as possibleTherefore, they all strive to show good behavior, hoping to win the possibility of commutation or early release through positive reform.
Especially those who have been sentenced to life imprisonment, they know that every little bit of progress and every positive evaluation can be a crucial weight in the future struggle for freedomTherefore, they cherish every opportunity to change themselves and prove themselves in their daily lives.
For inmates sentenced to life imprisonment, they will spend the rest of their lives in prisonAs they serve more years in prison, so does their age and physical condition.
When a prisoner is unable to move normally due to his physical condition, the prison may allow him to be released on parole in accordance with the regulations and notify his family members to take him away for care, butPrisons are not responsible for providing pensions for life sentences.
There are clear rules on parole eligibility, and only eligible life convicts can apply for parolePrisoners who have committed serious crimes are not eligible, but families can choose to hire a carer to take care of them in prison.
The very practice of granting parole is a manifestation of humanitarian concernAt the same time, when a life inmate needs to be released on medical parole or pension due to illness, he can also apply for medical parole or pension parole.
However,Life inmates who have been granted medical parole or retirement parole are not completely unsupervisedThey must report back to the prison regularly and must not break any law.
If there is no family to accommodate the prisoners, they will be placed in a unified manner and strictly managedTheir actions are always under control.
For prisoners with reduced mobility, especially those who have committed less serious crimesThe prison will decide whether to grant medical parole on a case-by-case basis.
Even for prisoners who have committed serious crimes, the prison upholds the principle of humanitarianism and allows families to pay for the hiring of caretakers; If there are no family members, they are strictly supervised by the prison and provided with some recreational activities, although they are not free.
Some life inmates age naturally in prison until they die, and the prison will ensure their safetyThe cremation of their bodies and the delivery of their ashes to their families after their death is a testament to the humane treatment of elderly life inmates.
In general,Life imprisonment inmates spend their entire lives in prison as a legal punishment for criminal acts, and prisons, as executive agencies, are not only responsible for restraint and controlMeasures have also been taken for elderly offenders with limited mobility, which is a manifestation of legal justice and humanity.
"Compliance with laws and regulations"These four words contain far-reaching meanings, and it is the responsibility of every citizen to keep this principle in mind and resolutely not to touch the bottom line of the law. It is necessary to deeply understand the truth that "Skynet is magnificent, negligent but not leaky", and do not challenge the law with a fluke mentality.
Only when every citizen can strictly abide by the laws and norms can the society be more harmonious and beautiful, and the country can move towards a new stage of prosperity and strength. As an important criterion for maintaining social order, we should strictly abide by the law, so as to become a qualified citizen and contribute to the development of the country.
At the same time, the state has taken humane measures for those life prisoners who are old and infirm and have difficulty moving, which also fully reflects the humanistic care of the legal system in addition to fairness and fairness. Abiding by the law is the responsibility and obligation of every citizen, and jointly maintaining social order requires the participation and efforts of each of us.