Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 95231

Prisoners' Release

Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest 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 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 action plan setting out initial steps to address th...

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