Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0
Specification 2.7 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Treatment of CriminalsA contrasting approach appears in the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian work on government attributed to Kautilya. Its rules permit harsh treatment, including torture in specified circumstances, while also placing duties on judges and prison officials. This illustrates a tension between avoiding injury and using force to maintain order.