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Piedmont prison system faces overcrowding and structural challenges

Piedmont prison system 41-bis regime prison overcrowding penitentiary staff safety San Michele prison

The Piedmont regional council held a session to address critical issues within the regional prison system, focusing on the welfare of both detainees and correctional staff. Currently, there are 4,537 individuals incarcerated in Piedmont, with the Lorusso e Cutugno prison in Turin holding the largest population. Overcrowding is reported as a major concern, particularly in Vercelli and Biella.

Significant challenges were highlighted regarding the San Michele prison in Alessandria. The facility is undergoing a transformation into a national hub for the 41-bis detention regime, a process that has led to the partial emptying of the institute, the suspension of educational activities, and delays in construction projects at Piazza Don Soria.

Regional Council President Davide Nicco emphasized that the safety of prison personnel and the rights of detainees are not conflicting goals but shared institutional responsibilities. Discussions during the session, which included representatives from unions, health professionals, and local authorities, centered on addressing staff shortages, improving healthcare and psychiatric services, and enhancing social reintegration programs.

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Davide Nicco · Lorusso e Cutugno Prison · Regional Council of Piedmont · Roberta Cazzulo · San Michele Prison

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The San Michele prison in Alessandria is being transformed into a national hub for the 41-bis regime. ameve.eu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Lorusso e Cutugno prison in Turin hosts the highest number of detainees in the region. ameve.eu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] There are currently 4,537 people deprived of liberty in the Piedmont region. ameve.eu
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Key issues in the prison system include staff shortages, structural problems, and difficulties in social reintegration. www.ideawebtv.it · laprovinciadibiella.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Overcrowding is most severe in Vercelli and Biella. ameve.eu
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The transformation of the San Michele prison has caused delays in construction projects at Piazza Don Soria. ameve.eu
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Davide Nicco stated that protecting detainee rights and staff safety are complementary institutional responsibilities. www.ideawebtv.it · laprovinciadibiella.it

Sources

Carceri in Piemonte: allarme per il 41-bis e ritardi nei cantieri [ameve.eu]
Sistema penitenziario, Nicco: “Sicurezza degli operatori e diritti dei detenuti vanno tutelati insieme” - www. ideawebtv. it - Quotidiano on line della provincia di Cuneo [www.ideawebtv.it]
Sistema penitenziario, Nicco: “Sicurezza degli operatori e diritti dei detenuti vanno tutelati insieme” [laprovinciadibiella.it]