BRAZILIAN PENITENTIAL SYSTEM: HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Abstract

Dear readers,
Before the presentation of this book, we preambularly deal with the Brazilian prison system, which faces many challenges in relation to human rights and the dignity of the human person. Brazilian prisons are often overcrowded and suffer from serious problems, such as violence, poor hygiene, poor health conditions and inhuman and degrading treatment.
One of the main causes of overcrowding in Brazilian prisons is the increase in the prison population, the result of a criminal policy that emphasizes punishment to the detriment of rehabilitation. In addition, there are many cases of people arrested who are still awaiting trial, which further aggravates the situation.
Attention to human rights and human dignity in Brazilian prisons is a constant challenge. The State has the obligation to guarantee dignified living and health conditions for prisoners, as well as to respect their fundamental rights, such as the right to physical and psychological integrity, adequate food, medical and legal assistance and education.
However, in practice, the situation is quite different. Brazilian prisons are often the scene of human rights violations, such as torture, mistreatment, beatings and sexual violence. In addition, prisoners are often subjected to inhumane conditions, such as overcrowded cells, poor hygiene and insufficient food.
Although there are public policies aimed at improving the Brazilian prison system, such as the Penal Execution Law, they are not very effective in practice. The solution to this problem involves a change of mindset in relation to criminal policy, emphasizing rehabilitation to the detriment of punishment, and investment in public policies that guarantee the humanization of Brazilian prisons and respect for human rights and the dignity of the human person. .
Given the above, we position the book "Brazilian Penitentiary System: Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Person", which aims to analyze the relationship between the penitentiary system in Brazil, human rights and the principle of human dignity. The text begins by describing the history of penal sanctions in the country and how prevention and rehabilitation should be the main characteristics of the penitentiary system. However, reality shows the opposite, with prisoners subjected to inhumane conditions and not being re-socialized.

The book uses the methodology of bibliographic research and is divided into three chapters. In the first chapter, the historical evolution of the penalty and the types of criminal sanctions provided for by law are presented. In the second chapter, the origin and applicability of human rights is analyzed. And, in the third chapter, the application of human rights in the context of prisoners is discussed and whether these rights are being guaranteed.
In short, the work presents an important discussion about the need to rethink the Brazilian penitentiary system, so that it fulfills its resocializing role and respects the dignity of individuals deprived of liberty.
The authors,