Politicians Respond to Accidental Prisoner Release
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy acknowledged a serious crisis in the prison system following the mistaken release of prisoners, including the sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif. He emphasized that the government faces a significant challenge ahead to address these issues.
"There is a crisis in the prison system and the government have a mountain to climb to tackle it."
Reported on Friday, 7 November 2025, 19:29 UK time.
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Summary
The government must urgently address systemic failures in the prison system after accidental releases, as highlighted by Justice Secretary David Lammy.