The Netherlands has made significant strides in addressing their prison population, with over 20 prisons being closed in the past decade. This comes as a stark contrast to countries like Britain, which is currently facing an unprecedented prisons crisis. As the highest rate of incarceration in Western Europe, Britain is now looking to the Netherlands for inspiration.
One key factor contributing to the decrease in the Dutch prison population is the changing nature of reported crime. Violent crimes have significantly dropped in recent decades, although this doesn't necessarily mean there's an o ... clique aqui para ler mais.