EuroPris Publishes Comprehensive Mapping Report on Prison Overcrowding Across Europe

📢 New report! EuroPris Publishes Comprehensive Mapping Report on Prison Overcrowding Across Europe

The European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EuroPris) recently published “From Challenges to Solutions: Mapping European Strategies on Prison Overcrowding”, a critical analysis that synthesizes data and insights from 33 national and regional prison administrations, providing comprehensive look at how they are doing within their legal mandates to tackle prison overcrowding and keep operations running.

👁️‍🗨️ Between 2020 and 2025, 24 out of 33 administrations reported rising prison population, with significant increases seen in countries like Sweden, France, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Croatia. In contrast, sustained reductions in Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, and Slovakia were linked to long-term reforms and strengthened alternatives to custody.

In response to these figures, critical situations of overcrowding have been highlighted in many cases.

This report aims to foster shared learning and facilitate an informed dialogue among policymakers, administrators, and partners across the entire justice chain.

🌟 Download the full report and contribute to the discussion on humane and sustainable prison capacity management here

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