French Prisons Reach New Record of 87,126 Inmates

French prisons are experiencing a significant increase in overcrowding, with 87,126 inmates as of March 1st. This represents a rise of nearly 5,000 prisoners, or 6.1%, compared to the previous year. The number of prison places has only increased by about 1,000, or 1.5%, failing to meet the growing demand.

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