France’s Prison Population Hits Record High TEC News March 2, 2026 Last month French prison cells hit an unprecedented 137% occupancy rate, with more than 86,000 inmates held in facilities built for 63,000.
Amid Ongoing Legal Troubles, Former French President Aims to Merge Prison Sentences TEC News / AFP February 23, 2026 Sarkozy’s legal team is pushing to have the months already spent wearing an electronic tag count toward a more recent six-month custodial sentence.
Sweden: Christian Democrats Call for Chemical Castration for Violent Sex Offenders TEC News February 11, 2026 Fear of sexual crime in Sweden leaves many women feeling unsafe, with one in three reporting concerns.
Time to Reconsider the Death Penalty? Frank Haviland November 20, 2025 The State has no issue switching off life support for baby and granny but somehow has an attack of conscience when it comes to the Axel Rudakubanas of this world.
Imprisoned Sarkozy to Be Protected by Security Officers TEC News / AFP October 22, 2025 The former French president will benefit from “a protection arrangement given his status.”
