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Prisoners' Release

Commons · Question 95231 · Tabled 27 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 5 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps has his department has taken to mitigate the financial impact of the mistaken release of prisoners.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 5 Dec 2025

Releases in error have been increasing for several years and are another symptom of the prison system crisis inherited by this Government. On 11 November, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a five-point action plan setting out initial steps to address th...