EU Age limits for children living with imprisoned mothers
Age limit for children living in prison with an incarcerated parent
| Country | Notes |
|---|---|
| Belgium | To age 2 |
| Denmark | Men and women prisoners can have children with them if they are to be released before the child turns 3 ; in practice, rarely in prison |
| Finland | To age 2, can be extended, particularly in open unit |
| France | To 18 months |
| Germany | To age 6 : six closed prisons to age 3 and two open prisons to age 6 |
| Greece | To age 2 |
| Ireland | To age 3 |
| Italy | To age 3 |
| Luxembourg | To age 2 |
| Netherlands | 5 closed prisons to 9 months ; Ter Peel prison, to age 4 |
| Portugal | To age 3 |
| Spain | To age 3 |
| Sweden | Up to one year of age ; average stay 3 months (rarely in prison), open prison of Vangdalen allows children under age 2 |
| United Kingdom* | Depends on prison : Holloway (largest all-female prison) and New Hall until 9 months ; Askham Grange (open prison) and Styal until 18 months. There are three open prisons in England but only AG has baby facilities |
Source: Eurochips, International Centre for Prison Studies
*England and Wales
