安大略监狱的拥挤程度几乎创历史新高,其驱动因素是审前羁押增加,特别是在妇女中,北部设施的运作能力超过140%。
Ontario jails are near record overcrowding, driven by rising pre-trial detention, especially among women, with northern facilities operating at over 140% capacity.
安大略监狱已接近历史新高的过度拥挤,2025年初平均人口为10,800人,远远超过8,500张床位的容量,这是审前羁押增加所驱动的,特别是在女性当中,85%的女囚犯还押候审。
Ontario jails are nearing record overcrowding, with an average population of 10,800 in early 2025—well above the 8,500-bed capacity—driven by rising pre-trial detention, especially among women, with 85% of female inmates on remand.
Algoma和Sudbury监狱等北方设施以141%至145%的容量运作,迫使囚犯在非生活空间睡觉,对工作人员和服务造成压力。
Northern facilities like Algoma and Sudbury jails operate at 141% to 145% capacity, forcing inmates to sleep in non-living spaces and straining staff and services.
尽管即将进行旨在减少审判前拘留的保释改革,但官员们警告说,如果不增加司法资源和临时住房,这些变化可能会使过度拥挤状况短期恶化。
Despite upcoming bail reforms aimed at reducing pre-trial detention, officials warn the changes could worsen overcrowding short-term without expanded judicial resources and temporary housing.