overpopulation in our prisons: League for Human Rights goes to court

The Liga voor Mensenrechten is suing the Belgian government over chronic overcrowding in all prisons, marking the first lawsuit addressing the entire prison system. They argue that current conditions are inhumane, citing overcrowding in Mechelen prison where five inmates share a cell meant for two. The Liga seeks judicial recognition of a systemic issue and demands urgent measures to improve living conditions, emphasizing that the government must ensure humane treatment for detainees. This follows previous warnings to the federal government about legal action due to inadequate prison conditions.