Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 17966
Prisoners
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 23 July 2026
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
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 SackmanThe 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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