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“It is better to prevent crimes than to punish them.”

Quote by Cesare Beccaria

Book:On crimes and punishments

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On crimes and punishments

This influential treatise presents arguments for humane treatment in the criminal justice system, questioning the legitimacy of torture and capital punishment. The author argues for proportional punishment, the social contract between citizens and government, and the necessity of clear, predictable laws. The work emphasizes that punishments should serve as deterrents and corrections rather than instruments of cruelty, advocating for reforms that would establish justice based on reason rather than arbitrary power. more

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Cesare Beccaria

Cesare Beccaria was an Italian philosopher, economist, and lawyer, known for his influential work in criminal justice and his advocacy for the separation of powers. He is best remembered for his book 'On Crimes and Punishments', which argued for the application of reason in criminal law and the abolition of torture and capital punishment. more

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