Kontrovers N°3 : CPU-CPG

In this third episode of Kontrovers, we explore two key institutions of the Luxembourgish prison system: the Centre pénitentiaire d’Uerschterhaff (CPU) and the Centre pénitentiaire de Givenich (CPG). The episode begins with a historical overview, tracing the origins and development of both facilities and placing them within the broader evolution of penal policy in Luxembourg. Particular attention is given to the role of pre-trial detention at the CPU and the concept of semi-open detention and reintegration at the CPG. Beyond the institutional perspective, the episode focuses on lived experience: two former inmates, Patcho and José, share their personal accounts from […] The post Kontrovers N°3 : CPU-CPG first appeared on Radio ARA.