US EditionPrisoners were released early due to a sentencing error, says watchdog
HMP PENTONVILLE, ISLINGTON, NORTH LONDON, UK, JUL 18 – Over six months, 130 inmates were unlawfully detained past release dates due to staff errors amid overcrowding and poor conditions at HMP Pentonville, the Chief Inspector reported.
- A prison infested with cockroaches in Islington was placed into special measures, many inmates held past their release dates, and an urgent notification was served by Charlie Taylor.
- Failing to calculate sentences accurately, Chief Inspector Charlie Taylor said, led to 10 inmates being released early between July 2024 and June 2025, with chaotic and frightening induction arrangements.
- The watchdog reported 130 inmates, 20% of those eligible, were held past release dates, and cells lacked bedding, furniture, telephones and pillows, with 60% sharing single-occupancy cells.
- On Thursday, Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, said 'We will publish an action plan in the coming weeks.'
- Facing systemic failures, `significant support and investment from HM Prison and Probation Service` are essential for long-term reform at HMP Pentonville, as highlighted by Charlie Taylor.
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