Inmates sleeping on concrete floors in an overcrowded prison cell during a heatwave

Italy’s Overcrowded Prisons Face Heat Challenges Affecting Inmates and Guards

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This report highlights the impact of rising temperatures in Italy, where overcrowded prisons are causing inmates to sleep on concrete floors due to heat approaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The situation has also led to complaints from prison guards, underscoring the challenges of maintaining humane conditions in these facilities.

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