Greying trend across Taiwan's prisons amid rapidly ageing population
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The challenge of managing a rapidly ageing society in Taiwan is one that also extends to prisons on the island. According to the Justice Ministry, the proportion of inmates aged over 65 has almost tripled in the past decade, making up nearly 5% of the prison population. CNA's Victoria Jen got rare permission to film at a prison in southern Chiayi county.
02 Oct 2025 10:20pm
The challenge of managing a rapidly ageing society in Taiwan is one that also extends to prisons on the island. According to the Justice Ministry, the proportion of inmates aged over 65 has almost tripled in the past decade, making up nearly 5% of the prison population. CNA's Victoria Jen got rare permission to film at a prison in southern Chiayi county.
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