transportation of criminals

Transportation of criminals refers to the practice of relocating convicted offenders from one area to another, typically to serve their sentences or to manage prison populations. Historically, this often involved sending convicts to distant penal colonies. In modern contexts, it can involve transferring prisoners between facilities for reasons such as security, rehabilitation, or overcrowding. This process ensures that the criminal justice system functions effectively while maintaining public safety and addressing the needs of the inmates. Transportation can also include extraditing fugitives who have fled to other jurisdictions to face legal consequences for their actions.