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S1·E13 Dire conditions in French prisons

Core Aired April 30, 2026

Synopsis

Many French inmates sleep on mattresses on the floor amid severe overcrowding - 87,000 prisoners for 63,000 places with 200 arrivals weekly - while staff shortages have prompted prison guards to strike, raising urgent questions about reforms and alternatives to incarceration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 13 of Warum? air?

Season 1, Episode 13 ('Dire conditions in French prisons') originally aired on April 30, 2026.

How long is Season 1 Episode 13 ('Dire conditions in French prisons')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Warum?.

What happens in Warum? Season 1 Episode 13?

Many French inmates sleep on mattresses on the floor amid severe overcrowding - 87,000 prisoners for 63,000 places with 200 arrivals weekly - while staff shortages have prompted prison guards to strike, raising urgent questions about reforms and alternatives to incarceration....