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<p>We are not able to release figures for the information requested as low numbers
are not disclosed to prevent disclosure of individual identity in accordance with
the Data Protection Act, 1998. This applies to values of 5 or fewer or other values
which would allow values of 5 or fewer to be derived by subtraction.</p><p> </p><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: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/annual-hm-prison-and-probation-service-digest-2017-to-2018"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/annual-hm-prison-and-probation-service-digest-2017-to-2018</a></p><p>
</p><p>Releases in error are rare and in the vast majority of cases offenders are
returned to custody very quickly. 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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