Kostas Kosmatos

Kostas Kosmatos is an associate professor at the Law School of Democritus University of Thrace, known for his research on criminal justice and prison systems in Greece. His recent study highlights the alarming increase in the prison population over the past decade, revealing a significant rise in overcrowding that poses severe health risks to inmates. His findings emphasize the urgent need for reforms in the penal system, particularly in light of public health concerns such as tuberculosis outbreaks in overcrowded facilities. Kosmatos's work aims to shed light on the systemic issues within the correctional system and advocate for humane treatment of prisoners.