Exploring Alternatives to Imprisonment: Implementation Strategies in Afghanistan's Criminal Law
Abstract
Imprisonment was once one of the most popular punishments in human societies. This punishment, justified for various reasons, became entrenched in criminal law and, alongside two other punishments (execution and fines), carried much of the burden of combating crime for a long time. However, over time, criminologists' evaluations have shown that the initial goals justifying this popular punishment are not only unachievable but also that its negative consequences have become more apparent. To address these negative outcomes, alternatives to imprisonment have been incorporated into the criminal law framework, reducing some of the burden of imprisonment. Alternatives to imprisonment have a successful history worldwide, and for the first time, they have been accepted in the Afghan Penal Code for misdemeanors under certain conditions. The legitimacy of these alternatives lies in ensuring that the offender is not left unpunished while also mitigating the serious adverse effects of imprisonment. The important focus of this paper is to explore what alternatives to imprisonment are and how they can be implemented in Afghanistan. The research method employed is analytical-descriptive, based on library data.
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