There were about 499,000 inmates in the EU by 2023According to the latest eurostat data. This indicates an increase of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Authorities expect the number of prisoners may increase Up to 200% between 2023 and 2027 due to political changes. “The population of prisoners has grown in Europe, especially after the disruption of the Govt -19,” says Regional Director of Regional Director of International Criminal Reforms.
“Many factors can go to policies Or legislative procedures Is not enough Or inappropriate to lead to an increase The number of people in prisons.
If EU countries are compared to The largest inmates for 100,000 people In 2023 they were registered in Poland, with the rate of 203 prisoners, with Hungary, 187, and Aze, 181. Rather The lowest rate was recorded in FinlandWith 53 prisoners of 100,000 people, the Netherlands, 66, and 68 with Slovenia.
About crowded safety in cells
By 2023, some of the 14 countries had additional capacity or empty cells, 13 countries They had crowded cells. There are more prisoners than prison. The largest crowd was found in Cyprus226.2 with occupation rate, France, 122.9, and Italy, 119.1.
In the meantime, The lowest industrial rates were recorded in Estonia56.2 with occupation rate, Luxembourg, 60.8, and Bulgaria, with 67.7. Affects the two men detained In prisons and employees, it causes violence, fatigue, and reducing control over facilities.
For example, In Spain, crowds allow criminal gangs to act with greater independence Within prisons, access to health care in Slovenia has been severely affected, and the cancellation of 1,416 escorts has caused important delays in judicial procedures by 2023.
In Slovanas prisons, conflicts between prisoners have also increasedAccording to International Criminal reform, with an increase in incidents registered from 207 to 207 to 2023.
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