Politicians React to Prisoners Mistakenly Released
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy acknowledged a significant crisis in the prison system following the accidental release of several inmates, including sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif. He stated the government faces a "mountain to climb" in addressing these issues.
"There is a crisis in the prison system and the government have a mountain to climb to tackle it."
Incident Overview
Multiple prisoners were mistakenly freed, raising urgent concerns about prison management and public safety.
Government Response
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy identified systemic failures.
- The government is urged to implement reforms swiftly.
Additional Notes
This statement was made on Friday, 7 November 2025, at 19:29 UK time.
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