This may seem like a dumb question but really are the jails still responsible for making sure these people seek treatment..if they are on deathrow?
2007-06-08 03:47:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Of course they are... right up to the point of execution of their sentence. seems a bit pointless, but it is necessary in order to preserve constitutional human rights.
2007-06-08 03:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. All countries following democracy have legal provision for medical treatment to all the inmates, even if they are convicted of murder. Also, NGOs and Human Rights activists act as independent watchdogs to ensure proper treatment to all the inmates. Even the POWs (Prisoners Of War) have to be treated as per international law.
2007-06-08 03:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by Brave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Keep in mind that until the very last minute every death row inmate has the possiblity of a reprieve, pardon or stay of execution. To allow one to die just because he/she MIGHT be executed later isn't a fair nor a just thing to do.
Don't get me wrong, I believe in the death penalty. But I also believe is should be delt out with extreme care.
Hope this helps.
2007-06-08 03:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must be able to receive treatment - but they cannot be forced to have treatment.
Even death row inmates retain the right to accept or refuse medical care - even if doing do would hasten their death.
2007-06-08 03:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes, since all inmates must receive medical treatment for any health problems.
2007-06-08 05:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if a death row inmate is found to have a terminal illness, not only will they receive treatment, but they will not be executed. Crazy, isn't it?
2007-06-08 03:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the goverment must provide medical treatments to all innmates, even on death row.
2007-06-08 03:50:00 · answer #7 · answered by m d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They must be treated medically to insure they are healthy before their execution. Tax payers money well spent huh?
2007-06-08 03:50:35 · answer #8 · answered by Crazy LP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are. They still have the "right" to die in a humane way.
2007-06-08 03:49:57 · answer #9 · answered by MsKitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They treat him. If not it would be cruel and unusual treatment. Also, he has to well when they kill him. They cannot kill a sick man.
2007-06-08 08:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by 2fine4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋