Introduction = 11
A. The problem : extent and causes
1. Population growth = 18
1.1 Evolution of the numbers in prison = 18
1.2 Differential analysis of changing numbers held in prison = 27
2. Overcrowding = 45
2.1 What overcrowding means = 45
2.2 Density of prison population - prison population descriptor = 46
2.3 The harmful effects on iife in prison = 49
B. Solutions : Combating overcrowding and prison population inflation = 52
1. Coping with a shortage of places = 52
1.1 Measures taken by the member states = 53
2. Creating more prison places = 60
2.1 Member states current policies = 61
2.2 Restrictions on the creation of more prison places = 61
3. How to combat prison population inflation? = 63
3.1 Measures taken by member states = 65
3.2 Evolution of measures and proposals = 67
4. General context for the implementation of the proposed measures and conclusions = 87
Appendices = 91
A. The problem : extent and causes
1. Population growth = 18
1.1 Evolution of the numbers in prison = 18
1.2 Differential analysis of changing numbers held in prison = 27
2. Overcrowding = 45
2.1 What overcrowding means = 45
2.2 Density of prison population - prison population descriptor = 46
2.3 The harmful effects on iife in prison = 49
B. Solutions : Combating overcrowding and prison population inflation = 52
1. Coping with a shortage of places = 52
1.1 Measures taken by the member states = 53
2. Creating more prison places = 60
2.1 Member states current policies = 61
2.2 Restrictions on the creation of more prison places = 61
3. How to combat prison population inflation? = 63
3.1 Measures taken by member states = 65
3.2 Evolution of measures and proposals = 67
4. General context for the implementation of the proposed measures and conclusions = 87
Appendices = 91