Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

Overcrowding has exacerbated many of the problems at the heart of the penal system. (BBC)

“The purpose of (North Korea’s) penal system is to isolate persons from society whose behaviour conflicts with upholding the singular authority of the Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un,” states the report. (CNN)

The international covenant for civil and political rights states that the essential aim of the penitentiary system should be the reformation and the social rehabilitation of prisoners. (parliament.uk)