Number of prisoners in France reached a new record on March 1. 76,766 people incarcerated, or 4,415 more than the previous year.
This is the highest number of prisoners ever recorded, according to prison administration statistics. A sharp increase in people forced to sleep on a mattress on the ground due to lack of space. The Ministry of Justice published the figures on Friday. The figures were published on Friday by the ministry of justice in charge of prisons in France. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.