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Prisoners' Release: Asylum

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 88494

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officials in his Department have faced disciplinary action following the mistaken release of asylum seekers convicted of criminal offences in each of the last five years.

Answered by Jake Richards

The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

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