# Darmanin acknowledges prison overcrowding that "brings shame on France"

> Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, a guest on BFM-RMC on November 3, acknowledges that prison overcrowding has reached unacceptable levels in some facilities.

**In brief**: Justice event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 09:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 09:00.

- Category: Justice
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 09:00
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 09:00
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/7899-darmanin-acknowledges-prison-overcrowding-that-brings-shame-on-france

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Surpopulation carcérale: "Il y a des endroits qui font honte à la France", reconnaît Gérald Darmanin, ministre de la Justice](https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/video-surpopulation-carcerale-il-y-a-des-endroits-qui-font-honte-a-la-france-reconnait-gerald-darmanin-ministre-de-la-justice_VN-202611030315.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 3 November 2026 at 09:00

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