PoliticsEurope
Belgium's Justice Minister Admits 'Abominable' Prison State
Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden admits Belgium's prisons are in a dramatic state after a Pano investigation exposed severe overcrowding and drugs.
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SocietyJustice
Belgian Prisons Buckle: Three in a Nine-Square-Metre Cell
Belgian prisons hold 13,434 detainees for 10,795 places, with hundreds sleeping on the floor. Experts ask whether so many people belong behind bars.
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JusticeBelgium
Belgian Prisons Crack Under Overcrowding Crisis
Belgian prisons hold 13,434 detainees for 10,795 places, with nearly 600 sleeping on floors. Emergency measures took effect October 1.
—5 min read
LaborJustice
Belgian Prison Guards Begin 5-Day Strike Over Crisis
Belgian prison guards launch five-day strike over overcrowding, staff shortages and unsafe conditions across all correctional facilities.
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Society
Gentse Feesten: Violence Up, Overcrowding Fuels Safety Row
Police report 47 fights in 5 days at Ghent's iconic festival as visitors blame overcrowding. The 31% rise in incidents sparks political debate over safety.
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