Body Prison

About

Body Prison is a musical project that takes its name from a facility where people are imprisoned under the authority of the state, usually as punishment for various crimes. Prisons serve two primary functions within the criminal-justice system: holding people charged with crimes while they await trial, and confining those who have pleaded guilty or been convicted to serve out their sentences. Throughout history, prisons have also been used as a tool for political repression by authoritarian regimes who detain perceived opponents for political crimes, often without a fair trial or due process. In times of war, belligerents or neutral countries may detain prisoners of war or detainees in military prisons or in prisoner-of-war camps. The project's name reflects these complex institutional realities that have shaped societies across the world.