The exception became the rule: Record number of detainees

The validity of the criticism that detention—which the law describes as “a precautionary measure, not a punishment”—has been transformed into a tool of punishment has once again been demonstrated. The number of prisoners, which stood at 38,037 in 2023, has exceeded 62,000 as of April 2026, including those who have been awaiting indictment for a long time.

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