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Twelve more prisoners released in error, with two still missing, says Lammy

Justice Secretary David Lammy confirmed on Dec. 3 that 12 additional prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales during the three weeks following his Nov. 12 statement to Parliament, bringing the total accidental releases to 103 since April 1.

Justice Secretary David Lammy confirmed on Dec. 3 that 12 additional prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales during the three weeks following his Nov. 12 statement to Parliament, bringing the total accidental releases to 103 since April 1.

Two of the 12 prisoners released in error since mid-November remain at large, and Lammy told ITV that he had been reassured neither of the two still missing were violent or sexual offenders, though he declined to provide further details about their cases.

Two of the 12 prisoners released in error since mid-November remain at large, and Lammy told ITV that he had been reassured neither of the two still missing were violent or sexual offenders, though he declined to provide further details about their cases.

Ministry of Justice data showed 262 prisoners were freed in error in the year ending March 2025, representing a 128 percent increase from the 115 accidental releases recorded in the previous 12-month period, with officials citing a paper-based system as a contributing factor.

Ministry of Justice data showed 262 prisoners were freed in error in the year ending March 2025, representing a 128 percent increase from the 115 accidental releases recorded in the previous 12-month period, with officials citing a paper-based system as a contributing factor.

The issue gained prominence after Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford on Oct. 24 instead of being transferred to an immigration detention centre, prompting a police manhunt before his re-arrest and subsequent deportation.

The issue gained prominence after Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford on Oct. 24 instead of being transferred to an immigration detention centre, prompting a police manhunt before his re-arrest and subsequent deportation.

Lammy announced 10 million pounds to roll out AI-powered tools and upgrade archaic paper-based systems, while also ordering an independent review led by Dame Lynne Owens to examine the spike in errors and improve transparency on release data across the prison system.

Lammy announced 10 million pounds to roll out AI-powered tools and upgrade archaic paper-based systems, while also ordering an independent review led by Dame Lynne Owens to examine the spike in errors and improve transparency on release data across the prison system.

Prison Officers Association national chair Mark Fairhurst said staff have been under immense pressure to recalculate sentences following multiple early release schemes, noting that prisons are underfunded, understaffed and operating under relentless strain with outdated administrative systems.

Prison Officers Association national chair Mark Fairhurst said staff have been under immense pressure to recalculate sentences following multiple early release schemes, noting that prisons are underfunded, understaffed and operating under relentless strain with outdated administrative systems.

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