Which reformer wrote in his book On Crimes and Punishment that "it is essential that [punishment] be public, speedy, necessary, the minimum possible in the given circumstances, proportionate to the crime, and determined by law"?

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Cesare Beccaria, an Italian criminologist, jurist, philosopher, and politician, wrote "On Crimes and Punishments" in 1764, where he argued for the rationalization of the criminal justice system by making punishment public, swift, necessary, minimal, proportionate, and defined by law. This work is considered a foundational text in the fields of criminology and criminal justice.

Which Reformer Wrote in His Book on Crimes and Punishment