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Estonia: several countries interested in renting the state's empty prison space
The number of prisoners in Estonia has fallen in recent years. The National Audit Office has suggested the Ministry of Justice and the State Real Estate Company (RKAS) find ways to save money on maintenance costs. But there are other options. Several European countries, such as Denmark, rent prison space in other countries, such as Kosovo. The Ministry of Justice's Taavi Siru told ERR that this could also work for Estonia.
Source: err.ee (08/07/2024)