Introduction and Case Description - …

The eighth amendment of the United States Constitution affirms, “[e]xcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” The interpretation of the eighth amendment, especially the words “cruel” and “unusual” have underpinned the legal outcomes leading to the declaration that juvenile death penalties are unconstitutional. In ... ................
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