Prison service indicates tough times ahead

The head of the country’s prison service, Jiří Tregler, has admitted there could be similar attempts in the future by prisoners to organize mutinies in Czech jails, similar to extensive plans recently thwarted by the police and prison guards. Overpopulation in Czech prisons is a key factor, he suggested, speaking on Czech TV on Sunday. At the same time, Mr Tregler made clear he considered the recent attempt by suspects to incite revolts across five prisons highly unusual. Six people so far are being investigated in the case. Aside from facing potential difficulties with overfilled jails, the Prison Service will have to operate with around 1.3 billion crowns less in next year’s budget, Mr Tregler said.

Author: Jan Velinger