Prisoner
Prisoner
A prisoner, also known as an inmate or detainee, is a person who is deprived of liberty against their will. This can be by confinement, captivity, or by forcible restraint. The term applies particularly to serving a prison sentence in a prison or jail. In the United States, the term is frequently used to refer to persons who are in jail awaiting trial or persons who have not been assigned yet to a prison.
Types of prisoners[edit | edit source]
There are several types of prisoners, including:
- Political prisoners: Individuals who are imprisoned because they have opposed or criticized the government responsible for their imprisonment.
- Prisoner of wars: Soldiers and civilians who are detained by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict.
- Criminal prisoners: Individuals who are convicted of a crime and serving a sentence imposed by a court of law.
Rights of prisoners[edit | edit source]
Despite their imprisonment, prisoners retain certain rights. These include the right to be free from torture and cruel and unusual punishment, the right to free speech, and the right to freedom of religion.
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