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General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses
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Turkish prison overcrowding and rights concerns
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Latest: Turkey penal reform underway amid prison overcrowding
The Turkish judicial and correctional system is facing significant challenges regarding human rights and facility capacity. In July 2026, the Istanbul Bar Association reported systematic breaches of fundamental rights, i