"The findings of an independent review criticized recent mistaken releases as 'simply one symptom of a broken system.' The review was commissioned after Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly freed from an Essex prison in October 2025."
"Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy stated that the report made clear the 'unacceptable' rise in mistaken releases, and that the government would 'bring the prison system into the 21st century.'"
"Lammy expressed his 'profound sympathies to the victims of those prisoners who were released in error, especially to Hadush Kebatu's victim,' adding that he had met the victim's family in December."
The government plans to introduce biometric checks in prisons following a report revealing 179 wrongful releases in the past year. An independent review criticized these errors as indicative of a flawed system. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy acknowledged the unacceptable rise in mistakes and committed to implementing all 33 recommendations from the review. Trials for biometric fingerprint and facial recognition technology will start within six months, with a full rollout expected before the end of the current parliament. Funding will be allocated to improve processes and enhance public safety.
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