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Prisoners' Release

Asked by Sarah PochinReform UKMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 16 December 2025UIN 98278

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the investigation into releases in error led by Dame Lynne Owens has reported any interim findings.

Answered by Jake Richards

Dame Lynne Owens will have completed her independent investigation and be reporting to the Deputy Prime Minister on all her findings by the end of February. We will continue to approach the issue of releases in error with an emphasis on transparency.

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