A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE DISCRIMINATION IN THE JAIL SYSTEMS IN INDIA VS OTHER COUNTRIES
AUTHOR – S MEHA PRIYADHARSHINI, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY.
BEST CITATION – S MEHA PRIYADHARSHINI, A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE DISCRIMINATION IN THE JAIL SYSTEMS IN INDIA VS OTHER COUNTRIES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 492-498, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
INTRODUCTION
Discrimination within the criminal justice system is a major concern that has repercussions for both human rights and societal equity. Like many other nations, India’s prison system has recently come under fire for possible prejudices and discriminatory tactics. Disparities in living circumstances and access to rehabilitation programs are just a couple of the many inequalities that constitute discrimination in jail systems, in addition to unequal access to legal counsel and punishment. This study aims to examine the subtleties of prejudice in the Indian prison system and evaluate it to those in other nations. The importance of this study resides in its capacity to illuminate the scope and character of prejudice inside the Indian penal system while also offering insightful comparisons. The results could guide advocacy and policy initiatives targeted at resolving these structural disparities and promoting a more equitable and inclusive criminal justice system, not just in India but also globally. Beyond the gates of the prison, discriminatory practices in correctional systems have far-reaching effects on the present and future of countless people, their families, and society at large[1]
[1] The concern about discrimination within the criminal justice system and its impact on human rights is a significant global issue. International human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have highlighted these concerns in various countries.