Politicians React to Prisoners Mistakenly Released
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy addressed the recent incident where prisoners, including the sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, were mistakenly freed. He described the situation as indicative of a deep crisis within the prison system.
"There is a crisis in the prison system and the government have a mountain to climb to tackle it."
The incident highlights significant challenges the authorities face in managing and securing the correctional process.
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The statement was made on Friday, 7 November 2025, at 19:29 UK time.
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Author's summary: The accidental release of prisoners, including a sex offender, reveals serious flaws in the prison system that demand urgent government action.
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