Condemn cell

A Condemn Cell, also known as a Death Row Cell, is a designated room within a prison where individuals who have been sentenced to death as a legal punishment are held until their execution. This specialized cell is a temporary holding area specifically designed for individuals awaiting capital punishment.[1][2][3]

A special condemn cell at Cellular Jail, Port Blair, India.

Design and conditions

Condemn Cells are constructed with a focus on security and isolation. The room is typically designed to limit access and maintain strict control over the condemned individual. Furnishings and amenities in these cells are often minimal, as they are not intended for long-term incarceration but rather for the purpose of facilitating the impending execution. Typically, a condemn cell can house between one and three inmates.[4]

International perspective

The use of Condemn Cells and capital punishment itself varies across different countries. Some nations have abolished or imposed moratoriums on the death penalty, considering it incompatible with their legal systems or respecting evolving standards of human rights. Other countries still practice capital punishment, with variations in the conditions and procedures surrounding Condemn Cells.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, a South Asian country with a complex legal system, has witnessed significant controversy surrounding the use of Condemn Cells in relation to capital punishment. The issue has sparked debates on various aspects, including human rights, the efficacy of the death penalty, and the treatment of individuals awaiting execution.[5][6] Several Bangladeshi prisons house inmates on trial in condemn cells, which is met with severe criticism.[7] There have been instances where acquitted people have been confined in condemn cells, for multiple years.[8][9][10]

References
  1. condemned-cell noun – Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
  2. Condemn cell | Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  3. Condemned cell definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary (collinsdictionary.com)
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