Downing Street has said the figures are ‘shocking’ and show a a ‘failing criminal justice system’

Government under increasing pressure as four prisoners wrongly freed mark just some of a number of high-profile cases

Asked about accidental prisoner releases, Lisa Nandy said ‘even one is too many’ but the government is ‘gripping’ the crisis

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Downing Street has said the figures are ‘shocking’ and show a a ‘failing criminal justice system’

Justice secretary tells MPs as many as four may still be at large and blames previous governments’ cuts for mistakes