"Every punishment which does not arise from absolute necessity is tyrannical."
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About Cesare Beccaria
Cesare Beccaria was an Italian criminologist, jurist, philosopher, and politician. He is best known for his treatise 'On Crimes and Punishments,' which advocated for the reform of the criminal justice system to ensure fairness, proportionality, and the protection of individual rights. Beccaria's work had a significant impact on modern criminal law and influenced the development of the legal systems in Europe and beyond.
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