Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 123038

Prisoner Escapes

Tabled: 23 March 2026

Answered: 1 April 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential risk to public safety posed by prisoners who escape custody and remain at large for over 30 days.

Answer

Jake Richards

Public protection is our top priority. The number of escapes from prison establishments and prisoner escorts is very low. If a prisoner escapes or absconds, the police are immediately notified and are responsible for locating the offender. Those who escap...

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