PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(10 December 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to prevent mistaken prisoner releases.
Asked by:
Mr Gagan Mohindra (Conservative)
Asked by:
Mr Gagan Mohindra (Conservative)
Answer
Releases in error are never acceptable, and we are bearing down on those errors that do occur.
On 11 November, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a five-point action plan. This includes strengthening prison release checks, investment in new technology, and an independent review, which will report its recommendations in spring next year.
Answered by:
Jake Richards (Labour)
16 December 2025
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