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Prison Chief Warns of Rising Mistaken Releases Amid Policy Changes
Prison Chief warns of increased mistaken releases, highlighted by the case of sex offender Hadush Kebatu, mistakenly freed from HMP Chelmsford instead of being sent to immigration detention.
- Hadush Kebatu, a sex offender, was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford instead of being transferred to immigration detention, raising serious concerns about prison management.
- The chief inspector of prisons attributed the rise in mistaken releases to recent policy changes, prompting criticism from political leaders including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp described the incident involving Hadush Kebatu as staggering incompetence, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability within the Home Office.
Why It Matters
The rise in mistaken prisoner releases underscores systemic issues within the prison system and immigration policies, highlighting the need for reforms to ensure public safety and proper management of offenders.