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    The question of whether prisoners have too many or too few rights is complex and controversial. There are valid arguments on both sides that must be taken into account when answering this question. On the one hand, it could be argued that prisoners have too many rights because these rights are often excessive compared to those of non-

incarcerated individuals and can put a strain on correctional facilities. On the other hand, some argue that prisoners do not have enough rights due to their lack of representation in government and the legal system, as well as the restrictions placed upon them in relation to things such as education, healthcare, communication with family members, etc. When considering the amount of rights afforded to prisoners it is important to consider their unique circumstances within correctional facilities. Incarceration involves significant deprivations on individual freedom; inmates are deprived of their liberty while they serve time for criminal convictions and during this period they may also face extreme conditions such as physical abuse by prison staff or violence from other inmates (Mears & Cochran 2018). This means that providing certain basic human rights becomes essential if we wish to maintain humane prison systems around the world. Such basic human rights include religious freedoms (as outlined by international law), access to an adequate diet and health care services (Bowen & Liss 2012) as well as educational opportunities which aim at reducing recidivism rates through enhanced job prospects upon release (Vera Institute 2014). Indeed, providing sufficient human rights for incarcerated individuals has been recognized in several international documents including Article 10 of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights which states “Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal”(United Nations 1948). Many argue then that since all humans deserve certain natural or civil liberties regardless of their conviction status then so should those held within prisons – though obviously these liberties should come with appropriate limits considering the prison context e.g no weapons should be allowed even if there was an explicit right granted allowing them so outside prison walls! It’s therefore reasonable then - given our current understanding about what constitutes 'basic' human needs -that some form  of reasonable ‘prisoner's right’ exists albeit limited ones based upon security considerations/prisons regulations etc.. To conclude further debate surrounding prisoner's right will remain inevitable especially when balancing out public safety interests vs humanitarian concerns over how inmates are treated- however there is certainly recognition now more than ever before that individuals convicted felonies still deserve to retain certain fundamental liberties even whilst behind bars!