Hadush Kebatu
Commons · Question 120521 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Marie Goldman
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his Answer to Question 103509, when he expects Dame Lynne Owens’ independent investigation into the mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu from HMP Chelmsford on 24th of October 2025 to conclude.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 18 Mar 2026
On 11 November, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a five-point national action plan to reduce releases in error, which includes strengthening release checks across prisons and commissioning an independent review led by Dame Lynne Owens.The Deputy Prime ...