Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy acknowledged a serious crisis within the prison system. He stated that the government faces "a mountain to climb" to address these issues.
“There is a crisis in the prison system and the government have a mountain to climb to tackle it.”
Reported on Friday, 7 November 2025, at 19:29 UK time.
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David Lammy highlights a significant challenge for the government to resolve deep-rooted issues in the prison system after prisoners were mistakenly released.