Life imprisonment

Life imprisonment is a term used for a particular kind of sentence of imprisonment. The effect of such a sentence varies between jurisdictions; many nations have a maximum possible period of time a prisoner may be incarcerated, or require the possibility of parole after a set amount of time.

Related Topics:
Imprisonment - Parole

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In places where the death penalty is a possible sentence for a serious crime, life imprisonment is usually treated as a slightly lesser alternative punishment. It may also be considered a more humane punishment option than execution.

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