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France's Prison Construction Crisis

France's plan to build 15,000 new prison spaces is significantly behind schedule, causing continued overcrowding.

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Labour MarketFranceGovernmentConstructionPrisonOvercrowding

Ministry Of JusticeFrance InterFrance TélévisionLe MondeCouncil Of Europe

Emmanuel MacronDidier MigaudPatrick HetzelJean-Jacques Urvoas

What is the current state of overcrowding in French prisons?: The French prison system is severely overcrowded, with an occupancy rate exceeding 127%, placing France among the worst in Europe for prison overcrowding. This situation is further exacerbated by the slow pace of new prison construction.
What is the status of France's plan to build 15,000 new prison spaces?: France's ambitious plan to build 15,000 new prison spaces is significantly behind schedule, with only 4,500 completed by the end of 2022. The primary reasons for the delay include difficulties securing land and opposition from local officials.
What are the main reasons for the delays in the prison construction project?: The delays in prison construction are not primarily due to funding issues, but rather to difficulties acquiring land and resistance from local elected officials who oppose the construction of prisons in their areas.
How is the government planning to respond to the delays in prison construction?: Justice Minister Didier Migaud acknowledged the significant shortfall in the prison construction plan and announced an initiative to identify the causes of the delay and explore exceptional measures to overcome local opposition.
What are the broader implications of the delays in the prison construction project?: While the government aims to address the issue of prison overcrowding, the substantial delays in the prison construction plan raise concerns about the feasibility of achieving the intended goal and highlight the challenges of implementing large-scale infrastructure projects in France.

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