Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 17966

Prisoners

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 23 July 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to limit the number of prison escapees and mistaken releases.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
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...

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