The French justice system has ruled that the detention conditions of Rédoine Faïd, a 52-year-old repeat offender and notorious prison escapee, are "contrary to human dignity." A judge overseeing sentence enforcement ordered the prison administration to remedy these conditions, which include frequent body searches, including strip searches, and constant surveillance during visits. Despite this ruling, the Lille administrative court confirmed on July 16 that Faïd would remain in isolation, a status he has endured for nearly twelve years, citing concerns about the detrimental effects of prolonged isolation on his health. The justice system has given the prison authorities one month to improve the conditions of Faïd's detention. Faïd's lawyer described the current treatment as "inhuman and degrading," likening it to a "slow death sentence" and questioned whether there is a vengeful intent by the state or prison administration. Faïd, also known as "the king of the heist" for his two prison escapes, had previously requested the end of his isolation during a hearing at the Lille administrative tribunal. The public and legal scrutiny of his detention conditions has been ongoing since at least 2021.