بدائل العقوبة السالبة للحرية قصيرة المدة في القانون الجنائي المقارن

Abstract

Given the scarcity of studies on alternatives to short–term imprisonment penalties in comparative law, this study explores modern trends in comparative criminal law that seek to limit judicial applications of short–term imprisonment penalties in order to avoid its negative effects on rehabilitation of prisoners. The study clarified the negative aspects of short–term imprisonment on programs aiming to cure prisoners’ delinquency.

The present study sheds light on modern criminal legislations in both Arabic and Western countries which adopt diverse alternatives for remedy of the negative effects of short–term imprisonment punishment.

In conclusion the study disclosed modern trends in criminal legislations to provide various alternatives and means to enhance judicial efforts for remedy of the negative effects of short–term penalties.