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At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told
At least four prisoners remain at large after mistaken releases, part of 262 errors in England and Wales over a year, highlighting systemic prison failures.
- At least four prisoners who were mistakenly released from custody are still at large, according to the BBC.
- The Ministry of Justice spokesperson said most offenders released by mistake are quickly brought back, but there has been widespread criticism of the government's handling of the issue.
- Justice Secretary David Lammy vowed to address the problem and ordered new release checks, an investigation into systemic failures, and an overhaul of archaic prison systems.
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L 43%
C 29%
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