Penitenciárias do estado da paraíba: uma análise sob a ótica dos Direitos humanos.

Abstract

This monograph constitutes effective analysis of reports published by the Human Rights Commission of the State of Paraíba, between the years 2009 and 2013, dealing with visits in prisons in the state of Paraíba, under a human rights perspective. The paper develops the concept of Human Rights on its historical context, from its origin to the present day, the inspiring principles and reasons that lead people to mobilize in defense of a set of universal rights. Throughout the text, the interpretation of constitutional norms and laws in Brazil and in the State of Paraíba occurs, as well as international standards - notably the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - which deal with human rights. Then, based on the reports cited above, carried out research on the fundamental rights provisions within the prisons visited. Finally, suggestions are proposed and presented the final considerations about the prison analyzed here and the dignity of the human person.