The Evolution of Deprivation of Liberty Penalties in Peru. An Overview of Inca Punishment, Colonial Prisons, and Penitentiary Administration in the Republic Era

An in-depth exploration of punishment throughout Peruvian history serves as a crucial foundation for understanding and potentially enhancing the prison system. This article aims to scrutinize the historical trajectory of custodial sentencing in Peru. Leveraging accounts from chroniclers, compilation...

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Author: Vega Santa Gadea, Fernando
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:1973
Country:Perú
Institution:Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Repository:Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Language:Spanish
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/12725
Online Access:http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/derechopucp/article/view/12725
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Penalty of Deprivation of Liberty
Prison Census
Julio Altmann Smythe
Penitentiary Management
Incarceration
Inquisition Prisons
Inca Civilization
Incan Legal System
Pre-Hispanic Punishment
Penitentiary Policy
Colonial Era Prison
Punitive System
pena privativa de la libertad
censo penitenciario
administración penitenciaria
cárcel
cárcel en la inquisición
incas
derecho incaico
sistema penal prehispánico
política penitenciaria
cárcel en la colonia
Sistema Punitivo
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Summary:An in-depth exploration of punishment throughout Peruvian history serves as a crucial foundation for understanding and potentially enhancing the prison system. This article aims to scrutinize the historical trajectory of custodial sentencing in Peru. Leveraging accounts from chroniclers, compilations of the Laws of the Indies, and historical studies, the analysis unfolds across three distinct historical periods: the Inca justice system, colonial-era prisons, and challenges encountered during the Republic Era. Through this examination, the article seeks to elucidate any significant shifts within the prison system across these epochs. Finally, it provides insights into the primary factors contributing to the shortcomings of the penitentiary system.