What is the purpose of putting people in jail: Deterrence, punishment, rehabilitation, or a mix of all three? — Filepic
“To err is human, to forgive divine.” Or perhaps you prefer “An eye for an eye”? Mercy is a wonderful concept in theory, but faced with harsh realities, I believe some of us hesitate to embrace it.
Consider the recent push by the Malaysian government for the Home Detention Act, which aims to take prisoners from overcrowded jails and place them under house arrest.
