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Global Prison Crisis: High Costs, Overcrowding, and Criminal Networks
Globally, governments spend vast sums on incarcerating over 11.5 million people, with the US spending $80.7 billion annually, while Brazil spends around $4 billion and India nearly $1 billion; overcrowding and violence are rampant, exacerbated by private sector involvement and organized crime.
Global Prison Crisis: High Costs, Overcrowding, and Criminal Networks
Globally, governments spend vast sums on incarcerating over 11.5 million people, with the US spending $80.7 billion annually, while Brazil spends around $4 billion and India nearly $1 billion; overcrowding and violence are rampant, exacerbated by private sector involvement and organized crime.
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24% Bias Score
Morocco Implements Alternative Sentences to Alleviate Prison Overcrowding
To address severe overcrowding in its prisons, exceeding capacity by 60 percent with over 100,000 inmates, Morocco introduced alternative sentences such as electronic monitoring, community service, and fines, aiming to reduce prison costs and improve conditions.
Morocco Implements Alternative Sentences to Alleviate Prison Overcrowding
To address severe overcrowding in its prisons, exceeding capacity by 60 percent with over 100,000 inmates, Morocco introduced alternative sentences such as electronic monitoring, community service, and fines, aiming to reduce prison costs and improve conditions.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Escalating Violence Against Prison Staff in Seville Highlights Systemic Issues
Over five attacks on prison staff have occurred in Seville's prisons within a month, the most severe being the sexual assault of a psychologist at Sevilla II prison by a dangerous, repeat-offending inmate who has since been transferred. The incident highlights critical understaffing and inadequate s...
Escalating Violence Against Prison Staff in Seville Highlights Systemic Issues
Over five attacks on prison staff have occurred in Seville's prisons within a month, the most severe being the sexual assault of a psychologist at Sevilla II prison by a dangerous, repeat-offending inmate who has since been transferred. The incident highlights critical understaffing and inadequate s...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Stabbing of Probation Officer Sparks Call for Nationwide Safety Review
A probation officer in Preston, Lancashire, was stabbed by Ryan Gee, prompting calls for a review of safety measures for probation officers in England and Wales due to increased workloads and contact with serious offenders after early prisoner releases and inadequate office security.
Stabbing of Probation Officer Sparks Call for Nationwide Safety Review
A probation officer in Preston, Lancashire, was stabbed by Ryan Gee, prompting calls for a review of safety measures for probation officers in England and Wales due to increased workloads and contact with serious offenders after early prisoner releases and inadequate office security.
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36% Bias Score
Sweden to House Prisoners in Estonia Due to Overcrowding
Sweden will send up to 600 prisoners to Estonia's Tartu prison due to severe overcrowding caused by rising gang violence, starting in autumn 2024; Estonia will receive at least €30.6 million annually for 300 cells, with additional payments per prisoner.
Sweden to House Prisoners in Estonia Due to Overcrowding
Sweden will send up to 600 prisoners to Estonia's Tartu prison due to severe overcrowding caused by rising gang violence, starting in autumn 2024; Estonia will receive at least €30.6 million annually for 300 cells, with additional payments per prisoner.
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44% Bias Score
Ecuador Expels Hundreds of Colombian Prisoners Amidst Prison Crisis
Ecuador expelled at least 603 Colombian prisoners on July 28th, 2024, to reduce prison overcrowding and gang violence, causing a diplomatic rift and humanitarian challenges in Colombia.
Ecuador Expels Hundreds of Colombian Prisoners Amidst Prison Crisis
Ecuador expelled at least 603 Colombian prisoners on July 28th, 2024, to reduce prison overcrowding and gang violence, causing a diplomatic rift and humanitarian challenges in Colombia.
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44% Bias Score
Overcrowding Cripples Belgian Prisons, Exacerbating Violence and Hindered Rehabilitation
Belgium's severe prison overcrowding, with facilities exceeding capacity by 13%, forces three inmates into 9-square-meter cells, leading to violence, hindered rehabilitation, and a high recidivism rate, as highlighted by the 9m² association.
Overcrowding Cripples Belgian Prisons, Exacerbating Violence and Hindered Rehabilitation
Belgium's severe prison overcrowding, with facilities exceeding capacity by 13%, forces three inmates into 9-square-meter cells, leading to violence, hindered rehabilitation, and a high recidivism rate, as highlighted by the 9m² association.
Progress
60% Bias Score
UK Expands Judges' Powers to Impose Stricter Community Sentences
The UK government announced plans to give judges in England and Wales wider powers to impose community sentences including bans from public spaces like pubs and sports grounds, aiming to reduce prison overcrowding and deter crime; this follows a report highlighting systemic issues in the prison syst...
UK Expands Judges' Powers to Impose Stricter Community Sentences
The UK government announced plans to give judges in England and Wales wider powers to impose community sentences including bans from public spaces like pubs and sports grounds, aiming to reduce prison overcrowding and deter crime; this follows a report highlighting systemic issues in the prison syst...
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56% Bias Score
Imprisoned Ex-Mayor's Advocacy Exposes Italy's Prison Crisis
Former Rome mayor Gianni Alemanno, imprisoned for corruption, is using his jail time to advocate for Italian prison reform, highlighting severe overcrowding (over 62,000 inmates in facilities for 51,000) and a surge in suicides (45 in 2024 alone), challenging the government's tough-on-crime approach...
Imprisoned Ex-Mayor's Advocacy Exposes Italy's Prison Crisis
Former Rome mayor Gianni Alemanno, imprisoned for corruption, is using his jail time to advocate for Italian prison reform, highlighting severe overcrowding (over 62,000 inmates in facilities for 51,000) and a surge in suicides (45 in 2024 alone), challenging the government's tough-on-crime approach...
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36% Bias Score
Record Prison Overcrowding in France Sparks Debate on Solutions"
French prisons reached a record 84,951 inmates on July 1st, 2025, exceeding capacity by 22,442 and resulting in a 135.9% occupancy rate, sparking debates on solutions including leasing foreign prison space and repurposing vacant buildings, while a recent bill aims to increase prison sentences.
Record Prison Overcrowding in France Sparks Debate on Solutions"
French prisons reached a record 84,951 inmates on July 1st, 2025, exceeding capacity by 22,442 and resulting in a 135.9% occupancy rate, sparking debates on solutions including leasing foreign prison space and repurposing vacant buildings, while a recent bill aims to increase prison sentences.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Prisons Near Maximum Capacity
German prisons are at 86% capacity, with some states exceeding 90%, prompting concerns about overcrowding and necessitating alternative sentencing options due to a rise in crime post-pandemic.
German Prisons Near Maximum Capacity
German prisons are at 86% capacity, with some states exceeding 90%, prompting concerns about overcrowding and necessitating alternative sentencing options due to a rise in crime post-pandemic.
Progress
16% Bias Score
German Prisons Near Maximum Capacity
German prisons are at 86% capacity, with some states exceeding 90%, forcing the use of multiple occupancy in cells; this follows a period of lower occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
German Prisons Near Maximum Capacity
German prisons are at 86% capacity, with some states exceeding 90%, forcing the use of multiple occupancy in cells; this follows a period of lower occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Progress
28% Bias Score
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