Prisoners
Commons · Question 17966 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to limit the number of prison escapees and mistaken releases.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 23 Jul 2026
The Government is taking action to reduce both releases in error and the risk of prisoners escaping from custody. Following the independent review led by Dame Lynne Owens on release in error, published on 15 April 2026, all 33 recommendations were accepte...