Penal system - Baking or sport: prisoners celebrate Christmas in jail
The 3,000 or so prisoners in Saxony are to spend the Christmas holidays in a somewhat festive manner. The Ministry of Justice announced on Thursday that there will be Advent and Christmas celebrations or festive church services for the prisoners. There are also generous visiting opportunities. In some prisons, prisoners are allowed to play and do handicrafts with their children, after which they are presented with presents they have made themselves. There are various roasts with side dishes to eat.
"I am grateful to the staff who, together with the churches, the independent offender support associations, the many charitable institutions and the volunteers, ensure that prisoners can experience a worthy Christmas," emphasized Justice Minister Katja Meier (Greens).
Sporting events such as soccer and table tennis tournaments are particularly popular during the festive season. Prisoners compete in darts, billiards, table football, chess or skat. There are also craft, cooking and baking groups. As of December 15, 2023, there were 3039 prisoners in the Saxon prison system, 2790 men and 249 women.
Statement from the ministry
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Prisoners in Dresden, one of the cities in Saxony, will participate in these celebrations as well, given that there are over 3,000 inmates across the Saxon penal system. The Ministry of Justice in Saxony has decided to incorporate Justice, celebrating Christmas with Advent and church services for prisoners, providing generous visiting opportunities, and even allowing some to spend time with their children for gift-giving activities. On Christmas Day, the prisoners will enjoy delectable meals, including various roasts and side dishes, prepared possibly through baking activities within the penal system.
Source: www.stern.de
