The Italian parliament’s recent approval of the so-called “prison decree” has ignited a fiery political debate in the country. Intending to address the long-standing issues within Italy’s prison system, the decree promises an overall improvement in detention conditions, an increase in prison staff, and a simplified process for early release. However, while some hail the decree as a much-needed reform, others argue that it falls short of addressing the root problems plaguing the system. Proponents of the decree, particularly from the centre-right Forza Italia party, see it as a significant mile…