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Ex-Mayor Alemanno Demands Prison Reform; 15,000 Promised Unbuilt

7/10/2026

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Gianni Alemanno, released from Rome’s Rebibbia prison on June 24 after 18 months for influence-peddling, now urges prison reforms.
He says prisons run at about 140 % capacity and lack staff.
Giorgia Meloni’s government pledged up to 15,000 new places but has created none.
A draft law to transfer addicted inmates to treatment centres is still debated and may expire before the 2027 term ends.

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Gianni Alemanno, released from Rome’s Rebibbia prison on June 24 after 18 months for influence-peddling, now urges prison reforms.
He says prisons run at about 140 % capacity and lack staff.
Giorgia Meloni’s government pledged up to 15,000 new places but has created none.
A draft law to transfer addicted inmates to treatment centres is still debated and may expire before the 2027 term ends.