Prisons
List of 83 prison staff caught and punished
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Aftonbladet has compiled a list of 83 prison staff arrested and convicted for crimes against inmates or other abuses. The case highlights issues within Sweden's correctional services. Many cases involve sexual offenses or assault.
Expansion of women's prison in Ystad begins
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Construction of nearly 200 new places for female inmates begins at the Ystad prison, set to become the Nordic region's largest women's facility. The number of women entering prison has nearly doubled over ten years, with more younger women linked to gangs and organized crime demanding higher security. The expansion addresses growing space shortages in Sweden's correctional system.
Chilean presidential debate spotlights prison infrastructure
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In Chile's recent presidential debate, candidates focused prison proposals on building new infrastructure like high-security facilities and prison ships. However, a letter to the editor in La Tercera critiques this approach for overlooking rehabilitation and high recidivism risks. Expert Francisca Undurraga calls for a more comprehensive strategy to transform the penitentiary system from within.