Prisoners and Human Rights

The concept of " Human Rights" is as old as the existence of mankind on this earth. These rights were known by different names at different times. This book pre- sents thorough knowledge about Human Rights of the Prisoners and it is perhaps the first book of its kind.The book is significant from the point of view of lawyers, Judges, researchers, NGOs and all other persons related to protection and promotion of Human Rights of the prisoners at large. It may help the Government in introducing changes in its policies so as to provide better treatment to the prisoners. The readers can apply findings of the study in India and abroad while doing any work regarding protection and promotion of Human Rights of the prisoners. It also deals with the problems which are being faced by different kinds of prisoners. Any right will become redundant if there is no machin- ery for enforcement