Overcrowding in prisons: Health and legal implications

Introduction: Prison overcrowding can be defined in different ways, and no universal definition exists. More than 120 countries report prison occupancy rates above their own capacity. This paper provides an overview of legal and health implications of overcrowding, analyses potential causes, and pro...

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Main Authors: Eva Nudd, Maha Aon, Kalliopi Kambanella, Marie Brasholt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims 2024-01-01
Series:Torture
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Online Access:https://tidsskrift.dk/torture-journal/article/view/147571/195103