Hasselt (Eurotoday Newspaper): Hasselt prison, meant for 450 inmates, now holds 623, causing food and living problems. Lawyer Michiel Van Kelecom has filed a complaint about the overcrowding situation.
The prison in Hasselt is designed for 450 inmates, but it currently holds 623 prisoners, which is 200 more than capacity. This overcrowding creates problems, especially since the budget is based on the official capacity. Lawyer Michiel Van Kelecom, who represents one of the inmates, says the food meant for 450 people is now shared among more prisoners, leading to smaller portions. This raises concerns about the nutrition of the inmate’s nutrition
What actions will address the overcrowding crisis in Belgian prisons?
A formal complaint has been filed with the complaints committee, which is an independent group that reviews issues from inmates. The complaint points out the poor living conditions caused by overcrowding and the lack of resources for the number of prisoners. This situation highlights a larger problem of prison overcrowding in Belgium, where limited resources and bad living conditions are affecting both inmates and staff.
According to Kristof Muyters from the ACOD union, each prisoner usually gets about 4.90 euros for food, but because of overcrowding, it has dropped to around 3.50 euros. He notes that while there is enough food, it has to be shared more, and meals have changed from steak to cheaper options like hamburgers or sausages. However, prison spokesperson Kathleen Van De Vijver says there is enough food, although they have slightly reduced meat or fish portions from 175 grams to 150 grams, other food amounts remain the same.
Prisons have cut extras like chocolate and special meals because of budget limits. The daily food budget is now 4.93 euros, but prices are increasing. With over 600 prisoners in Hasselt, the budget changes every month. While inmates can buy snacks in the canteen, a lawyer is worried about overcrowding. He says the government’s plan is causing problems, as some prisoners are spending a month in jail and a month at home, making it hard for them to work and pay rent.
Comments
6 responses to “Overcrowding at Hasselt Prison: 623 Inmates Prompt Lawyer Michiel Van Kelecom to Highlight Nutrition Issues”
-
Oh, brilliant, 623 inmates in a prison meant for 450—who needs a Michelin star when you can serve up gourmet “hamburgers” and “suspicious sausages” on a budget of 3.50 euros each? 🍔🇧🇪 Guess it’s a free-for-all at mealtime; just don’t expect to find the “fine dining” you might get at your average Brussels café! 😏
-
Well, nothing says “luxury living” quite like being served sausage instead of steak in a prison designed for 450 but crammed with 623—who knew that overcrowding comes with a side of nutritional concerns? 🍽️😅 Guess they’re taking “survival of the fittest” to a whole new level!
-
Well, who knew that the key to a balanced diet was actually sharing a plate with your 200 closest friends? 🍽️ Maybe we should just call it a “conjugal buffet” instead of a prison meal plan, eh? 😜
-
Seems like Hasselt prison’s gone from an exclusive five-star dining experience to a budget-friendly “all-you-can-share” buffet. 🍔 Who knew overcrowding could turn steak nights into sausage specials? Talk about a downgrade! 😂
-
Is this a prison or a budget hotel? 🤔 623 inmates squeezed into a place built for 450, and they’re complaining about *nutrition*? At this rate, the inmate gourmet meal will be instant noodles and a side of despair! 🍝💔
-
Who knew that prison could double as a culinary disaster zone? 🍔 Next, they’ll be swapping out the porridge for a bowl of air and calling it haute cuisine! 🤷♂️
Last News
We’ve fallen in love with drones, but they’re not the only solution
Samsung, SK Hynix US Chip Deals Driven by Advanced Memory Technology
Seoul, July 24 Eurotoday Newspaper — Advanced memory technology is expected to play a key role as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix prepare to announce major semiconductor agreements with leading US technology companies, according to the South Korean government. The planned deals come as demand for AI processors, cloud computing infrastructure and advanced data centres continues to increase world
Brussels Instructs TikTok to Make Child Safety the Default
Trump Administration Rejects UN Farm Declaration Due to Gender References
The word gender is mentioned once to explain references to women and equality throughout, aiming to promote equal opportunities for women farmers and their nutrition.
“The cross-cutting themes of gender, youth, and inclusion are considered
The EU Must Take Action on Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods
A new study published on 21 July has once again highlighted the threat posed to public health by ultra-processed foods. (UPFs). UPFs are commonly understood to be products that are created in an industrial environment and are derived from ingredients and additives that you would not usually use in home cooking. The research, published by Frontiers in Nutrition, found that in Brazilian adults age
Glasgow Prioritizes Para Sport
Merz’ neue Machtzentrale — mit Miriam Hollstein
Thema sind auch Fritz Güntzlers nächtlicher Rücktritt per SMS aus dem Verkehrsressort und die unsichere Zukunft von Wirtschaftsministerin Katherin
Europe Confronts Stagnation Crisis Triggered by Maritime Energy Surge
Eurotoday is a daily online newspaper based in Belgium. BM publishes unique and independent coverage on international and European affairs. With a Europe-wide perspective, BM covers policies and politics of the EU, significant Member State developments, and looks at the international agenda with a European perspective.
Cryptoarchaeology
Amidst the fluctuations of cryptocurrency markets, a novel occupation has quietly emerged in the tech realm—digital archaeologists. These professionals, including software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and codebreakers, focus on retrieving or unlocking billions in bitcoins lost at the dawn of digital currency.
Recent blockchain analysis reveals about 20% of all bitcoins are irretrievably los
China Retaliates Against EU Sanctions on Defense and Tech Firms
This represents Beijing’s most direct and forceful reaction to EU sanctions listings, which it condemned as “egregious.” Recent studies estimate that up to 90 percent of sanctioned goods reaching Russia are
Leave a Reply