Trends - Prisoners' rights

I will never forget the sound of a body being dropped into the pit when a man was hanged

The power to take a life has a humbling effect on prison officials. They, too, are taken aback by what they have done.

Updated 13 Mar, 2020 09:05am

Those who can afford to buy good lawyers don’t get sentenced to death. Is that justice?

Updated 09 Jul, 2019 04:10pm

A fully able man walked into a jail – today, he requires a catheter, and to be turned regularly to prevent bed sores.

Updated 09 Jul, 2019 04:11pm