Shadow justice secretary the shadow minister has labeled the circumstances as a "total shambles," commenting earlier today.
Speaking during a broadcast interview, he referenced comments made by David Lammy following a recent prisoner release, stating that Lammy would implement stricter checks.
"It took six days for the corrections department supposedly to realize this occurred" and inform the authorities, Jenrick says, "who are now a week late in the manhunt to find him."
The opposition figure criticises Lammy's handling during recent parliamentary questions and accuses him of a "complete failure in responsibility."
Speaking about incorrect prison releases more generally, Jenrick underlines that "every single mistaken release [...] is unacceptable."
He acknowledges there were similar incidents under the former administration, but claims the number "has increased dramatically" under Labour.
Advocating additional correctional facilities to be constructed, he adds: "The public want to see now are proper checks implemented."
"This represents a specific administrative failure by the Ministry of Justice overseen by David Lammy," Jenrick says.
- A timeline on how the most recent incorrect inmate discharge unfolded is accessible elsewhere.
