Indefinite imprisonment

Indefinite imprisonment, also known as detention, means that a person is being held in jail or prison without a set end date. This happens when the person is seen as a threat to society or is suspected of committing a serious crime. The idea is that until the threat is removed, the person cannot be released.

Think of it like a timeout at school. When you break the rules, you might get a timeout to think about what you did wrong. The time you spend in timeout is usually a set amount, like five minutes. After the time is up, you can go back to playing with your friends.

But if you did something really bad, like hurt someone or stole something, your timeout might be longer. If you don't show that you learned from your mistake, you might have to stay in timeout until you do. That's kind of like what indefinite imprisonment is.

The difference is that being in jail or prison is a lot worse than being in timeout. You can't go home, see your family and friends, or play with your favorite toys. You're stuck in a small room with a bed and a toilet, and you have to eat the food they give you. You can't watch TV or play games whenever you want. You have to follow strict rules and schedules.

Indefinite imprisonment is a serious thing, and it's important to make sure that the person being detained is treated fairly and with respect. It's also important to remember that sometimes people are wrongly accused and might not deserve to be in jail or prison.