The administrative court of Lille on Wednesday upheld the continued restrictions on visiting Salah Abdeslam. This decision comes after the terrorist, convicted for the November 13, 2015 attacks, allegedly threatened the director of the prison where he is being held. According to information presented to the court, Abdeslam reportedly stated that he wanted to send "two or three guys" to the prison director. These remarks were deemed serious enough to justify the current security measures.
Enhanced security measures
The prison administration is therefore maintaining the separation by intercom during visits. The Ministry of Justice justifies this measure by the prisoner's continued dangerousness and the presumed intention of his relatives to commit irregular acts during visits. The new tensions reported within the facility have strengthened the authorities' position, who refuse any easing of detention conditions. The court rejected Salah Abdeslam's request to lift the separation device.
A legal battle
This legal battle between the terrorist and the prison administration has been ongoing for several months. Current restrictions drastically limit physical contact with authorized visitors. The court's decision confirms the hard line adopted by the authorities toward a prisoner considered extremely dangerous. No changes are planned in the immediate future regarding his prison regime.
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