Justice Secretary David Lammy is scheduled to face questions from Members of Parliament regarding ongoing concerns about the mistaken release of prisoners. This comes after multiple incidents, including the accidental freeing of an Algerian sex offender and a fraudster from HMP Wandsworth, which necessitated a manhunt. Another release, that of Hadush Kebatu, also led to significant public attention and protests.
Lammy has acknowledged the severity of the situation within the prison system, describing it as a "mountain to climb." He is expected to address these issues in the House of Commons. The Prisons Minister has indicated that resolving these erroneous releases will be a long-term challenge with no immediate solution.
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