Question

Identify and discuss three conditional rights that prisoners retain while incarcerated.

Answer 1

Some of the basic rights of prisoners include the following:

Cruel and Unusual Punishments: Every inmate has the right to be free under the Eighth Amendment from inhumane treatment or any punishment that could violate a person's basic dignity.

Right to Complain: Inmates have the right to complain about prison conditions and to voice their concerns to both prison officials and the courts.

Medical and Mental Health Care: Prisoners are entitled to receive medical care and mental health treatment. However, these treatments need only be reasonable or adequate in keeping the prisoner comfortable.