How was a migrant sex offender released from a UK prison by mistake? | BBC Newscast

Today, the UK government has announced an independent investigation into how a migrant sex offender was released from prison.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Justice Secretary David Lammy told MPs that the release appears to have been “human error”.

The Conservatives have called the mistake a “national embarrassment”.

Adam and Chris are joined by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor.

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Post from BBC News on October 27, 2025

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