The Danish government is introducing a comprehensive penal reform aimed at addressing overcrowding in prisons and modernizing the country’s justice system. The reform includes the creation of 1,000 new prison places and updates to existing laws.

Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard emphasized the significance of the reform, calling it “historic.” He highlighted the need to adapt the penal system to current challenges.

The specific details of the penal code updates were not immediately available, but the government has indicated a focus on creating a more effective and humane system. The collaborative effort of the Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen and Minister of Culture Jakob Engel-Schmidt, alongside the Minister of Justice, underscores the importance and broad scope of the reforms being implemented.

The press conference is ongoing and further information is expected to be released.