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91 Prisoners Mistakenly Released in UK; Investigation Launched

11/11/2025

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UK Ministry of Justice said 91 prisoners were mistakenly released between April and October 2025, with three still on the run.
Justice Secretary David Lammy called the figures "shocking" and attributed them to systemic issues inherited from prior administrations.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick warned incidents are "the tip of the iceberg" and urged action.
The government ordered security checks and an independent investigation after cases including Kebatu and Kaddour-Cherif.

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UK Ministry of Justice said 91 prisoners were mistakenly released between April and October 2025, with three still on the run.
Justice Secretary David Lammy called the figures "shocking" and attributed them to systemic issues inherited from prior administrations.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick warned incidents are "the tip of the iceberg" and urged action.
The government ordered security checks and an independent investigation after cases including Kebatu and Kaddour-Cherif.