The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.

Until the mid-19th century, punishments were carried out in full view of the public. Executions took place on public gallows in the middle of towns and cities, and often attracted crowds of ...

1. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. In particular, no one shall be subjected without his or her free consent to medical or scientific ...

From the medieval period to the present day, the nature and extent of crime, the enforcement of law and order, and society's punishment of offenders has changed. Various factors have influenced ...