The punitive measures of imprisonment and its enforcement

The punitive measures of imprisonment and its enforcement Abstract This thesis examines the punitive measure of unconditional imprisonment and the manner of its execution. Its aim is to describe the role of unconditional imprisonment within the system of sanctions imposed on juveniles and to identify the specific features of its execution in comparison with adult offenders. The first chapter defines the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding juvenile criminal liability and the principle of restorative justice, which permeates both the sanctioning of juveniles and the execution of the sanctions imposed on them. It also outlines the system of juvenile sanctions under Act No. 218/2003 Coll., on Juvenile Justice, with particular emphasis on punitive measures. The second chapter focuses on the analysis of unconditional imprisonment, the modifications of its sentencing range, and its overall position within the system of juvenile sanctions. Part of this chapter (Section 3.5.) examines the absolute and relative frequency with which unconditional imprisonment is imposed in judicial practice. The findings indicate that this sanction is used more frequently than its nature would suggest. The third chapter describes the fundamental principles governing the execution of custodial sentences, including the...