Alice Springs prison guards go on 12-hour strike over 'unsafe' conditions
Prison guards in Alice Springs staged a 12-hour strike demanding safer working conditions amidst claims of overcrowding and staffing issues in local correctional facilities.
Five women serve sentences inside a police station after overcrowding in a prison in MT
Five women are serving sentences in a police station in Alta Floresta due to overcrowding in the local prison, raising concerns among law enforcement.
Justice Minister Leena Meri on A-Studio: Rehabilitation in prison depends on oneself
Justice Minister Leena Meri does not see overcrowding in prisons as a significant issue, stating the government has allocated funds for rehabilitation and additional prison spaces.
Finland's only closed women's prison is overcrowded – immediate help is being transported from nearly 500 kilometers away
Finland's only closed women's prison in Hämeenlinna has exceeded its capacity, prompting authorities to seek additional facilities for inmates.
See how prisoners live in overcrowded prisons - 'As if you were locked in the shower facilities'
The article highlights the harsh living conditions of prisoners in overcrowded Finnish prisons, comparing the experience to being confined in a shower room.
Will the Cheongju Prison relocation finally happen? Signs emerge as key issue in local elections
The relocation of Cheongju Prison has resurfaced as a critical issue ahead of local elections in South Korea, highlighting the long-standing challenges posed by the prison's location in the city.
Overcrowded and Violent, Journey Inside the Casal del Marmo Juvenile Prison Among Degradation and Escapes
The report highlights alarming conditions within the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison, including violence, overcrowding, and a troubling number of suicide attempts by inmates.
Niger: authorities face the explosion of prison overcrowding at Niamey civil prison
Nigerian authorities are grappling with severe overcrowding in the Niamey civil prison, where the occupancy rate has reached 400%.
Rwanda: Senators Urge Ankle Monitors, Digital Tools to Cut Prison Congestion
Rwandan Senators are advocating for the use of ankle monitors and other digital tools to alleviate overcrowding in prisons, which has recently decreased occupancy rates but remains a concern.
Justice orders the transfer of 28 prisoners and prohibits new entries in overcrowded jail in MT
A court in Mato Grosso has ordered the immediate transfer of 28 prisoners from an overcrowded jail and imposed a temporary ban on new arrivals until the situation is resolved.
Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under presidential amnesty
Zimbabwe has initiated the release of nearly 4,000 inmates as part of a presidential amnesty aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding.
Zimbabwe frees nearly 4,000 inmates under presidential amnesty
Zimbabwe has initiated the release of nearly 4,000 inmates as part of a presidential amnesty aimed at reducing prison overcrowding.
MP demands immediate transfer of inmates after cell closure leaves police station 150% over capacity in Amazonas
The Public Ministry of Amazonas is urging the urgent transfer of inmates due to severe overcrowding at a police station following the closure of one of its cells.
Court orders partial closure of prison unit in Tocantins due to overcrowding
The court has ordered the partial closure of a prison in Tocantins after it was revealed to be operating at 170% capacity.
M. Chrysohoidis: Prison overcrowding problem – Eight new detention facilities will be created
Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysohoidis announced plans to construct eight new detention facilities to address severe overcrowding in prisons.
Lasse Liikane: The Prison Guard's Understanding of Swedish Prisoners Coming to Tartu
Lasse Liikane expresses concerns about the risks involved in transferring Swedish prisoners to Tartu, Estonia, amidst discussions about prison overcrowding in Sweden.
Awaiting trial inmates make up 64% of prison population — NCoS
The Nigeria Correctional Service reports that 64% of the country's prison population consists of awaiting trial inmates, contributing to extreme congestion in facilities.
The Prison and Probation Service wants to expand significantly in Luleå – investing in both detention center and prison
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service plans to significantly expand its facilities in Luleå, including a new detention center and prison to address overcrowding issues.
Ghana: Chief Justice Announces Shift System to Decongest Courts, Prison
Ghana's Chief Justice has introduced a shift court system to help reduce court congestion and ease prison overcrowding.
Sex letters to a murderer and a child born from a forbidden relationship – An unusual problem plagues Sweden's prisons
Sweden's prison system is facing a crisis with overcrowding and increasing incidents of forbidden relationships between staff and inmates.
Belgium Faces Prison Overcrowding and Looks for Solutions in Estonia
Belgian ministers visited Estonia to explore collaboration options to address prison overcrowding issues by potentially sending convicted individuals without identification to the country.
Justice Ministry on Belgium's prison leasing wish: negotiations are not underway after active talks with Sweden
Belgium is exploring the possibility of leasing prison spaces from Estonia due to overcrowding in its own prisons, but currently, it has only been negotiating with Sweden.
Head of Estonian Prison Management: it makes no sense or is feasible to accept Belgian prisoners
Tiina Unuks, head of the Estonian prison management, confirmed that there will be no agreement to rent prison spaces from Belgium, despite discussions about the overcrowding issue in Belgian prisons.
Belgium evaluates options to rent prison cells in Estonia
Belgium is exploring the possibility of renting prison cells in Estonia due to overcrowding in its own prisons, with officials visiting Estonia to discuss the potential arrangement.
Belgium wants to rent prison places in Estonia for criminals among migrants
Belgium is exploring the possibility of renting prison spaces in Estonia due to overcrowding in its own prisons, with the country's justice minister and minister for asylum and migration visiting Estonia recently to discuss the matter.
Belgium considers renting prison spaces from Estonia
Belgium is exploring the option of renting prison spaces from Estonia to alleviate overcrowding in its own jails, particularly for undocumented detainees.
Too Many Prisoners: Belgium Plans to Transfer Inmates to Estonia
Belgium's government considers relocating inmates to Estonia due to overcrowded prison conditions, as highlighted by protests from prison staff last October.
Habijan: Modular prisons in Varaždin and Lipovica will be completed in July
Minister of Justice Damir Habijan announced that two modular prisons expected to be completed in July will add a total of 300 new prison places to address overcrowding and staffing shortages in the penal system.
Belgium considers housing foreign prisoners in Estonia
Belgium is exploring the option of transferring foreign inmates without residency rights to Estonia due to overcrowding in its prisons.
Due to a lack of detention places, detainees are forced to sleep on the floor, sometimes outside
Due to overcrowding in prisons, detainees in Israel are being held in unsuitable conditions, including sleeping on floors or even outdoors without proper shelter.
Nantes Prison: Caregivers denounce 'the accumulation of security measures'
On Monday morning, psychiatrists and nursing staff protested outside Nantes prison against a climate of 'suspicions of corruption' and the deteriorating working conditions exacerbated by overcrowding.
Prison Reform: Gérald Darmanin's Plan to Curb Overcrowding
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin aims to implement a cap on prison numbers and plans to construct new prison facilities to address critical overcrowding issues.
Inside 'hell on Earth' prison holding Nicolas Maduro - brawls, rats and overcrowding
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is reportedly incarcerated in a Brooklyn prison known for extreme overcrowding and violence.