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<p>Information on releases in error are published as part of the HM Prison and Probation
Service Annual Digest. The latest publication can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/annual-hm-prison-and-probation-service-digest-2017-to-2018.
Data for 2010 - 2018 is included within the Chapter 1 table: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/729465/01-escapes-absconds.xlsx'
in table 1.22</p><p>Releases in error are rare and in the vast majority of cases offenders
are returned to custody very quickly</p><p>We work closely with the police to recapture
those at large and investigate each incident thoroughly to see what lessons can be
learned.</p>
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