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Pressure Mounts on Lammy Over 262 Mistaken Prison Releases

11/11/2025

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David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, faces pressure to disclose details on mistaken prisoner releases.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick challenges Lammy to report number of wrongly freed criminals, especially violent offenders.
Recent figures show a 128% rise in accidental releases, with 262 inmates mistakenly freed in the year.
Critics blame the early release scheme and outdated prison systems, while Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy defends Lammy's handling.

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David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, faces pressure to disclose details on mistaken prisoner releases.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick challenges Lammy to report number of wrongly freed criminals, especially violent offenders.
Recent figures show a 128% rise in accidental releases, with 262 inmates mistakenly freed in the year.
Critics blame the early release scheme and outdated prison systems, while Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy defends Lammy's handling.