« A European overview of prisons : introductory reflections on rights, realities, and education »

This presentation focuses on the fundamental rights of prisoners in Europe, examining the gap between legal norms and the everyday realities of prison life. It analyzes the situation in France, Greece, and Romania, drawing on European Court of Human Rights case law, particularly regarding overcrowding and detention conditions. The aim is to understand the discrepancies between law and practice, to reflect on the evolving concepts of imprisonment and punishment, and to emphasize the relevance of a comparative European perspective.