What was a concern by judicial proponents of the “hands-off doctrine” regarding prisoner rights?

A. Decisions by justices not trained in penology could undermine the discipline of the prison.
B. Justices needed to ensure that prisoners suffered as retribution for their crimes.
C. Justices needed to recognize that the Constitution invalidated the rights of incarcerated persons.
D. Granting rights to prisoners could increase the likelihood of serious injury to correctional officers.


A. Decisions by justices not trained in penology could undermine the discipline of the prison.

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a. True b. False

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