Human Rights while at Jail

Human Rights are the basic rights and freedoms that all human beings are entitled according to  For example, the right to life and liberty, freedom of speech, expression and thought, civil and political rights, the right to food, etc says

“Naturally, going to jail or prison involves the curtailing of a persons’ rights” according to Reblocking Melbourne. That does not mean inmates are without basic human rights says Andrew from Structural steel fabricators. All persons deprived of their liberty must still be treated with humanity, respect and dignity.  Even hardened criminals’ basic human rights are protected by their country’s Human Rights Constitution.

While awaiting trial, inmates have the right to be housed in suitable, humane facilities and should not be punished or treated as guilty says Petrefine.

The civil rights lawyers at Hutchison & Stoy discuss the rights that convicted inmates should have as described below.

10 Basic Human Rights that prevails even when in jail

  1. All persons, deprived of their freedom, must be treated with humanity and respect, at all times. Even though you are imprisoned, you are still a living human being and should be treated with respect for the inherent dignity of being a human.
  2. No person should be subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Torture is any act which causes severe physical or mental pain and suffering and is intentionally inflicted on a person.  Ill-treatment is defined as other acts of cruel, inhuman, degrading actions or punishment that does not amount to torture.
  3. All prisoners have the right to an adequate standard of living. Meaning; they shall have adequate food and drinking water, accommodation, a bed, with bedding, and clothing that fit.  This accommodation should have enough floor space, fresh air, ventilation and heating, as well as effective lighting.  All prisoners should be allowed at least one hour’s exercise outside, in open air, if the weather permits it.  When sharing accommodations, prisoners should be carefully selected and supervised during cell times.
  4. Wholesome and adequate food, at normal eating hours, should be part of an adequate standard of living. Also, clean drinking water whenever it’s needed.
  5. There should be facilities to wash and dry clothing and bedding regularly. This should include needle and thread to keep clothing in a proper, wearable, condition.
  6. A basic requirement is that all prisoners should have free access to health services and any necessary medical treatments. This includes access to a qualified dental practitioner.
  7. Toilet and bathroom facilities must be clean and maintained properly to provide prisoners with a way to meet the call of nature and keeping themselves clean, in a decent manner.
  8. All sentenced prisoners that are medically fit, would be required to work. Prisoners should be remunerated for work done.  The work should teach them skills to earn an honest living when leaving prison.  They should be allowed to spend a portion of their earnings and to send a portion to their family.
  9. Educational technology and cultural activities shall be provided and encouraged. This should include a library.  Prisoners should be kept up to date in important news happenings.
  10. All prisoners have the right to follow their religion and have access to a minister of that religion.

In conclusion, Basic Human Rights are applicable to everybody, even when your freedom is curtailed and you need to be jailed.

General Human Rights

Human Rights are a term heard often, all over the world.  Many people cannot define this term and also do not know that they have these rights.

So, what are Human Rights? 

A “Right” is something that we are allowed to do, or to have, and to be, simply by being human.  There are 30 basic Human Rights included in “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights”.  This document is seen as a milestone in the history of Human Rights, drafted by representatives of different legal and cultural backgrounds from all over the world.  This declaration was a direct response to the horrors of war, especially World War II, and also the beginning of International Human Rights law.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights:

  1. We are all free and equal.
  2. Don’t discriminate.
  3. The right to life.
  4. No slavery.
  5. No Torture.
  7. We are all protected by the law.
  8. Fair treatment by fair courts.
  9. No unfair detainment.
  10. The right to trial.
  11. Innocent until proven guilty.
  12. The right to privacy.
  13. Freedom to move.
  14. The right to asylum.
  15. The right to a nationality.
  16. Marriage and family.
  17. Your own things.
  18. Freedom of thought.
  19. Free to say what you want.
  20. Meet where you like.
  21. The right to democracy.
  22. The right to social security.
  23. Workers’ right.
  24. The right to play.
  25. A bed and some food.
  26. The right to education.
  27. Culture and copyright.
  28. A free and fair world.
  29. Our responsibilities.

These 30 Human Rights are seen as a common standard of achievement for all people and all nations.  It should be kept in mind, constantly through educating all people of all countries and nationalities and teaching respect for these rights and freedoms.  All of these Human Rights can actually be seen as laws that should be followed in everyday life as well as on an International level between countries.

Each Country undertakes to implement domestic measures and legislation in a way that will work best within their country’s own laws and legislature, but will still be compatible with their treaty obligations and duties towards the “International Bill of Human Rights”.  Sanctions and other measures might be taken against countries not keeping to their treaties and obligations.  Individuals may be held accountable, and be convicted, as a result of violating the Human Rights laws, when brought before a law enforcing tribunal.

Human Rights, in any society, cannot be protected without a strong rule of law.  In order to turn a Human Right principle into a reality, this rule of law is needed as an implementation mechanism.  Recognition of the inherent dignity and equality of all humans, as stated in, “The Declaration of Human Rights”, and including, the inalienable, rights going with that, secures it as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace all over the world.

Top 4 human rights violations around the world


1. Right to freedom of conscience, thought and religion


2. No one should be a victim of torture or cruelty


3. Prohibition of slavery and slave trade


4. Right to freedom of expression and opinion



Top 5 heroes of human rights you should know about


1. Chief Joseph (1840–1904)


2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869–1948)


3. Oskar Schindler (1908–1974)


4. Nelson Mandela (1918–2013)


5. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968)



4 reasons to support gay marriage

Movements about gay marriage have been going on for years now. The number of gay couples is increasing. Many countries don’t approve of gay marriage. But here are some convincing reasons to support gay marriage.

Married couples live longer

According to different studies, married couples live longer than the singles. Marriage affects about both physical and emotional health. The longer couples stay together, the more benefits they can have. It provides security. Stability in a relationship is related to sound mental and emotional health.

Couples should have the same rights

Two people who are in love must be together. If you go through history, you will find that people have sacrificed even their life for love. If the government doesn’t support gay marriage, then these couples face a lot of difficulties. They cannot inherit the property of their partner after death; they don’t get the right to adopt a child and many other complications.

No good reason for not supporting

Most arguments against gay marriage are based on religious beliefs, and these are not logical. Laws should not be based on the blind faith of a particular segment of society. One other argument against gay marriage is that it is a violation of natural law. But homosexuality exists in more than 15,000 species in the world. Many species participate in recreational love making and not for the purpose of giving birth to a baby.

Most people in American supports gay marriage

If you believe in democracy then you should allow gayy marriage as most Americans support it. More than 50% of people surveyed support the notion of gay marriage.

These are very legitimate reasons for supporting gay marriage. The government of every country should have legislation to support gay marriage.

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