This letter to the editor argues against the proposal by Chilean senators to repeal Law No. 19.856, which governs reductions in prison sentences. The author contends that while rehabilitation is important, good behavior should not serve as a bargaining chip to artificially shorten prison terms, particularly for serious crimes like sexual abuse of minors. The text asserts that reducing sentences administratively without considering the severity of the crime undermines institutional justice and leaves victims unprotected. It concludes that enforcing full court-imposed sanctions is necessary to restore public trust in the judicial system and balance security with effective reintegration.
Bias read (Conservative): The author frames strict enforcement of criminal penalties as essential for public safety and rejects leniency measures, aligning with conservative law-and-order perspectives rather than progressive rehabilitation-focused views.






