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Government Moves to Address Prison Overcrowding
By Michael Chapman

Overcrowding in Iceland’s prison system is placing strain on both safety and policing, according to the Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, who says measures are underway but will take time to implement. Recent reporting has highlighted concerns that limited capacity is affecting law enforcement decisions, with police in some cases hesitant to request detention… The post Government Moves to Address Prison Overcrowding appeared first on Iceland Review.