However, this number is still well below the maximum capacity of the Ueschterhaff prison, which can hold up to 400 prisoners. At the same time, 50 women and men are still being held on remand in Schrassig prison.
So far, examining magistrates have not yet made use of electronic tags to monitor a person in pre-trial detention. Minister of Justice Sam Tanson was unable to explain why this article of the Code of Criminal Procedure is not being used, as this decision rests solely with the judicial authorities.
There are alternatives to pre-trial detention, such as a ban on leaving the country, restraining orders, or specific treatment and regular reporting to the police.
This information was provided by Minister of Justice Sam Tanson (Green Party) in her answer to a parliamentary question by MPs Laurent Mosar, Léon Gloden, and Gilles Roth from the Christian Social People’s Party (CSV).
