France's Prison Inspectorate Reports Rising Suicide Rate
Reports highlight the high suicide rates and death rates in French prisons, where they are among the highest in Europe, with 136 deaths by suicide recorded in 2025, according to the Ministry of Justice. Studies show that the suicide rate in prisons stands at 19.4 cases per 10,000 inmates, surpassing the European average of 7.3 cases. The reports also point to a malfunction in the prevention and response system for deaths, including a lack of precise tracking of the number of fatalities, deteriorating access to medical care, and instances of deaths inside isolation facilities without monitoring or autopsies of the bodies. The General Inspectorate of Prisons has called for improved data collection and systematic dissemination, as well as an end to the practice of physical restraints. It also recommended measures to prevent recurrence and improve the conditions for inmates.
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