Throughout the United States overcrowding in correctional facilities has posed a universal violation of Human Rights in offender’s health and security. The United States Criminal Justice System and Human Rights Violations are recognized within the United Nations Charter- UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime violate article 1 & 5 and article 7 & 10 (1) of the ICCPR and of the 8th amendment Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, degrading Treatment or Punishment “Considering the obligation of the States under the Charter, Article 55, the convention against Torture and Other Cruel human or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms or Punishment” .
The SMR- The Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of prisoner’s provides specific accommodations for all prisoners. These guidelines serve in judging possible abuse or cruel, inhumane, punishment. When prisoners exceed the maximum number allowed within a prison facility these minimum rules are violated. Specific violations include floor space, privacy, sleeping arrangements, proper air, and heating and ventilation requirements. For example, double or triple bunking of …show more content…
That creates less supervision, positive interaction and a more authoritarian role with the offenders. Due to the lack of prison overcrowding officers are unable to keep supervision and order that create dangerous conditions, poor medical care and intolerable living conditions. When these conditions are ignored the results are beatings, stabbings, rape and murder of inmates. Violence and abuse often occur by both fellow inmates and the hands of correctional officers. This leaves men and women in constant fear and live in unconstitutional conditions. Thus violating human rights (article 5 and 10) and the 8th
The SMR- The Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of prisoner’s provides specific accommodations for all prisoners. These guidelines serve in judging possible abuse or cruel, inhumane, punishment. When prisoners exceed the maximum number allowed within a prison facility these minimum rules are violated. Specific violations include floor space, privacy, sleeping arrangements, proper air, and heating and ventilation requirements. For example, double or triple bunking of …show more content…
That creates less supervision, positive interaction and a more authoritarian role with the offenders. Due to the lack of prison overcrowding officers are unable to keep supervision and order that create dangerous conditions, poor medical care and intolerable living conditions. When these conditions are ignored the results are beatings, stabbings, rape and murder of inmates. Violence and abuse often occur by both fellow inmates and the hands of correctional officers. This leaves men and women in constant fear and live in unconstitutional conditions. Thus violating human rights (article 5 and 10) and the 8th