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France's Prison Crisis Worsens
France's prison overcrowding crisis deepens, failing to meet targets set by President Macron, leaving thousands of inmates without proper beds.
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Didier MigaudEmmanuel Macron
- What is the current state of prison overcrowding in France?
- France's prison overcrowding crisis is worsening, with over 79,000 incarcerated individuals despite a capacity of around 62,000.
- What measures are being considered to address the shortfall in prison spaces?
- The Justice Minister, Didier Migaud, acknowledges the failure to meet the prison space target and will propose solutions to the Prime Minister and Parliament to address the shortfall.
- How does France compare to other European countries in terms of prison overcrowding?
- France ranks poorly in Europe for prison overcrowding, with thousands of inmates sleeping on the floor due to a lack of space; this situation is deemed unacceptable.
- What are some of the underlying issues contributing to the ongoing prison crisis in France?
- The current situation highlights a long-standing issue of insufficient prison capacity and inadequate management of the French prison system.
- What was Emmanuel Macron's 2017 promise regarding prison capacity, and what is the current status of this promise?
- Emmanuel Macron's 2017 promise to create 15,000 new prison spaces by 2027 will not be met; only 4,500 have been built due to land issues and local opposition.