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    The treatment of prisoners : European standards / Jim Murdoch.

    • Title:The treatment of prisoners : European standards / Jim Murdoch.
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    • Author/Creator:Murdoch, J. L.
    • Published/Created:Strasbourg : Council of Europe Pub., ©2006.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Detention of persons--Europe.
      Prisoners--Legal status, laws, etc.--Europe.
      Prisoners of war--Europe.
      Torture--Europe.
    • Description:402 p. ; 24 cm.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9287159270
      9789287159274
    • Contents:Development of a European concern for persons deprived of their liberty
      Protection against arbitrary deprivation of liberty: general principles
      Preventing the infliction of ill-treatment; and protecting the right to life
      Investigation and prosecution: the criminal process and deprivation of liberty
      Loss of liberty in prison: sentences of imprisonment, detention conditions and prisoners' rights
      Deprivation of liberty on health grounds
      Oher categories of detainees: minors, military service personnel and foreign nationals
      Conclusion: Continuing challenges and practical successes.
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