Wandsworth Prison Admits Two Wrongful Releases
Wandsworth prison in London acknowledged that two inmates were mistakenly released over the past week. Among them was Brahim Kaddour Cherif, an Algerian national registered as a sex offender, who had also been detained previously at a secure immigration removal centre.
Reactions from Parliament
Members of Parliament expressed strong disapproval of the errors. One MP described the revelation of the second wrongful release as “utterly unacceptable.”
Political Responses
The Conservative Party criticized Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy for allegedly avoiding questions in the House of Commons and accused him of concealing the full details of the incident.
“Utterly unacceptable.”
Conservatives accused Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy of hiding the truth as he appeared to dodge questions about it in the Commons.
These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about prison management and accountability in the UK justice system.
Summary: Wandsworth prison mistakenly released two inmates, prompting political backlash and raising urgent questions about prison oversight and transparency.