Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 88992

HMP Littlehey: Prisoners' Release

Tabled: 10 November 2025

Answered: 13 November 2025

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Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners have been released in error from HMP Littlehey since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Jake Richards

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...

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