Georgia

The Criminal Code of Georgia

GENERAL PART

SECTION THREE. PUNISHMENT

CHAPTER X. PURPOSES AND TYPES OF PUNISHMENT

Article 39. Purpose of Punishment
1. Punishment is aimed at the restoration of justice, prevention of new crimes and resocialization of a criminal.
2. The purpose of punishment shall be fulfilled through pressure upon the convict and other person in order that they develop a feeling of responsibility for the protection of law and order. Such forms and instruments of pressure upon the convict are provided for by the legislation of Georgia on sentence administration.
3. The purpose of punishment shall not be a physical suffering of a human being or humiliation of his/her dignity

Keywords

Determination of sentence - national proceedings



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