Chris Mason: The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy

Published: 11/5/2025
Chris Mason: The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy
Justice Secretary David Lammy's attempts at implementing new release checks were overshadowed by the news of two more prisoners mistakenly let out, highlighting a failing justice system in the UK. This comes at a time when the issue of accidental prisoner releases is growing, with a 128% increase in the past year alone. The high-profile case of a migrant sex offender mistakenly released has added urgency to the situation, prompting government officials, including Lammy, to address the problem more aggressively.