NCJ Number
161950
Date Published
1995
Length
12 pages
Annotation
In this article, the author deals with existing Danish sanctions regarding dangerous criminals; he observes that psychiatrists, judges, and professional prison staff are not currently able to predict with reasonable accuracy who will recidivate in committing crimes dangerous to other persons.
Abstract
Since criminals have certain human rights, just like the general population, it has to be respected that only a very small number receive indeterminate treatment sentences. 19 notes