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mistaken releases
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UK Prisons to Implement Biometric Checks After 179 Mistaken Releases in Year to March
New figures show 179 prisoners were released in error from prisons in England and Wales in the year to March 2026. An independent review identified systemic issues and recommended biometric systems to reduce errors. The government plans to accept all recommendations and invest in…