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France’s jails hit breaking point as inmate numbers soar past capacity

France's prisons are facing a severe overcrowding crisis, with inmate numbers reaching a record high of 83,681, far exceeding the capacity of available facilities. This has led to unacceptable conditions and violence, prompting Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin to propose new high-security prisons, including one in French Guiana, to house the most dangerous offenders.