Sittard Prison Partially Closes and Transfers Prisoners

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The staff shortage at the Sittard prison is so severe that dozens of cells have been closed. The prisoners have been transferred to other correctional facilities, such as Grave or Vught. The South Limburg prison itself calls this a temporary measure. "Nationally, we are constantly assessing where capacity is needed and how we can best utilize it," a spokesperson told L1 Nieuws. "The top priority is always safety in detention, for both prisoners …