Estonia
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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…
Estonia: Coronavirus crisis exit strategy launched in prisons
TALLINN – Estonian prisons on Wednesday launched the strategy for exiting the emergency situation resulting from the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Justice said. The five-day shifts of prison officials were concluded as of Wednesday and the scheduled treatment of prisoners will continue bot…