Across the world, prisons are bursting at the seams. However, one country has recently closed down four prisons at a time when jails in half of its European neighbours are overcrowded. Sweden's authorities say the country has achieved this thanks to a good rehabilitation programme and shorter sentences from the courts. But some Swedes say the system is too lax and is denying justice to victims of crime.<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
