Czechia to build its first open prison for women, construction starts next year

Czechia will begin constructing its first open prison for women in Velké Přílepy, near Prague, next autumn, according to the Prison Service. The facility, designed for 30 inmates, aims to help women transition back to society. Currently in the permit stage, the project will take about 11 months to build and is expected to be completed by fall 2026 at a cost of CZK 78 million.

The Czech Republic’s first open prison, established in 2017 in Jiřice, shows promising results, with a reoffending rate of 17.2% compared to the national average of 70%. Inmates participate in work and animal care programs, including training guide dogs.