Independent inquiry will ‘help prevent further releases in error’ – Lammy

Independent inquiry will ‘help prevent further releases in error’ – Lammy

Former Met Police deputy commissioner Dame Lynne Owens will chair the probe and speak to victims about how Hadush Kebatu’s release impacted on them.

Government Ordering Full Inquiry intro Prison Release Error

Government Ordering Full Inquiry intro Prison Release Error sveva.spadavecchia Mon, 27/10/2025 - 15:58 1 Press release BBC No Public services Public bodies Regulation Public inquiries Prisons No Government Ordering Full Inquiry intro Prison Release Error https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057l3k/government-ordering-full-inquiry… Cassia Rowland gives an interview at BBC regarding Hadush Kebatu'smistaken release from HMP Chelmsford on Frida…

Lammy confirms independent investigation into wrongful release of migr

David Lammy has confirmed there will be an independent investigation into the accidental release of a migrant jailed for sex offences, as he blamed “human error” for the incident. The deputy prime minister and justice secretary told MPs he was “livid” on behalf of Hadush Kebatu’s victims and he would be deported back to Ethiopia “as quickly as possible”. Politics latest: Epping MP calls on Lammy to commit to closing the Bell Hotel Kebatu, who wa…