Almere Prison May Reopen to Combat Cell Shortage

The Netherlands is considering reopening the Almere Buiten prison to address a shortage of cells. Staatssecretaris Van Bruggen’s proposal aims to create 320 additional cells, a plan initially proposed in 2033. This move is part of a broader strategy to tackle overcrowding and staffing issues within the Dutch prison system, including renovations and new detention concepts.

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