Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 95231
Prisoners' Release
Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps has his department has taken to mitigate the financial impact of the mistaken release of prisoners.
Answer
Jake RichardsReleases 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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