Second mistaken release exposes deep cracks in England’s prison system

Breakdowns in communication, staffing and security show how years of neglect have left jails stretched beyond controlMet hunting two more criminals mistakenly freed from prisonThe mistaken release of a second foreign prisoner has forced ministers to re-evaluate their security and release procedures, once again shining a spotlight on the well-documented problems at HMP Wandsworth.Much of the concern centres on poor technology and poor communication between prisons, the Ministry of Justice and the courts – the three bodies responsible for overseeing the movement of England and Wales’s 87,000 inmates. Continue reading...