Fresnes prison under fire for detention conditions

The International Prison Observatory has taken legal action over what it describes as appalling detention conditions at Fresnes prison.

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Overcrowding and poor hygiene are at the heart of the concerns raised by associations.

The prison administration defends the improvements already made despite the challenges.

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