While behind prison walls, prisoners enjoy basic rights that are protected in law. It is true that they have fewer rights than law abiding citizens, but, never the less, they have essential human rights and civil liberties.
Every inmate has the right to be free under the Eighth Amendment from inhumane treatment or anything that could be considered “cruel and unusual” punishment. In general, any punishment that is considered inhumane treatment, like torture or abuse, or a violation of a person's basic rights may be considered cruel and unusual within the discretion of the court.
While incarcerated, an inmate should not have to worry about sexual harassment or sex crimes against their person from other inmates as well as prison personnel.
Every inmate has the right to be free under the Eighth Amendment from inhumane treatment or anything that could be considered “cruel and unusual” punishment. In general, any punishment that is considered inhumane treatment, like torture or abuse, or a violation of a person's basic rights may be considered cruel and unusual within the discretion of the court.
While incarcerated, an inmate should not have to worry about sexual harassment or sex crimes against their person from other inmates as well as prison personnel.