Early History of Prohibiting Cruel and Unusual Punishment
CHAPTER ONE
Early History of Prohibiting Cruel and Unusual Punishment
A Bill of Rights Is Needed to Prevent Cruel and Unusual Punishment
The Founders Included the Eighth Amendment to Prohibit Torture
The Supreme Court Expands the Definition of Cruel and Unusual Punishment
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