Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 103195

HMP Morton Hall: Prisoners' Release

Tabled: 6 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners have been released in error from HMP Morton Hall since 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 national action plan to reduce releases in error, w...

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