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Sardinia faces political clash over transfer of 41-bis detainees
The transfer of high-security detainees under the 41-bis regime to Sardinia has sparked a major political confrontation between the regional government and the Italian national government. Sardinian President Alessandra Todde accused Justice Minister Carlo Nordio of unilaterally imposing the decision without institutional consultation, claiming the island is being treated as the ‘Cayenne of Italy’ due to its concentration of high-risk prisoners.
Regional authorities highlighted that the move comes at a time of critical overcrowding in Sardinian prisons, specifically citing the Uta and Bancali facilities. While the regional government expressed concerns over staff shortages and healthcare pressure, Undersecretary for Justice Alberto Balboni defended the operation, describing the transfer of approximately 88 detainees as a professional and successful security measure to reorganize the special regime circuit.
Political opponents have noted that the specialized wing at Uta was actually completed during the previous Conte II administration. Meanwhile, national prison advocates have warned that the broader Italian penitentiary system is at a breaking point, with real overcrowding rates reaching 142.3% across the country.
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Alessandra Todde · Camera Penale di Cagliari · Carlo Nordio · Ministry of Justice · Sardegna · Sardinia · Socialismo Diritti Riforme · Uta Prison
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Uta prison facility was completed in January 2021 during the Conte II government. www.liberoquotidiano.it · www.secoloditalia.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Undersecretary for Justice praised the security operation involved in transferring 88 high-security detainees to Uta. www.sardegnalive.net
- [DISPUTED] The national prison overcrowding rate has reached 142.3% based on real availability. www.ntr24.tv · www.metropolisweb.it
- [● 7 SOURCES] Sardinia's regional president accused the national government of treating the island like a dumping ground for high-security prisoners. www.sardegnalive.net · www.mediapress24.it · www.sardegnagol.eu · sardies.it · www.italpress.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 88 to 92 detainees under the 41-bis regime were transferred to the Uta prison in Sardinia. www.mediapress24.it · www.sardegnalive.net