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French prisons in crisis as inmate numbers rise by 5.2%

5 sourcesFirst reported 20 days agoUpdated 20 days ago

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French prisons are facing significant overcrowding, with an occupancy rate of 173.2% as of June 1, according to Ministry of Justice statistics.
The total number of inmates in French correctional facilities rose by 5.2% over the past year, increasing by approximately 4,400 individuals.
Currently, there are 88,829 prisoners held in these facilities, creating severe living conditions, including instances where inmates sleep on mats on the floor.
Prison staff and directors have reportedly expressed concerns about the potential collapse of the French correctional system due to this situation.
France ranks among the countries with the worst prison overcrowding rates in Europe.

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