UK authorities to investigate mistaken release of sex offender amid migrant controversy
TL;DR
An independent investigation has been launched after a migrant sex offender, Hadush Kebatu, was mistakenly released from prison due to human error, prompting a review of prison procedures and a swift deportation plan, amid political criticism and concerns over rising release mistakes.
- Migrant sex offender released due to 'human error', says Lammy BBC
- Ministers warned against scapegoating prison staff over mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu The Guardian
- UK police arrest mistakenly released asylum-seeker whose sexual assault case sparked anti-migrant protests CNN
- Dad of girl, 14, attacked by Hadush Kebatu hits out at ‘irresponsible’ justice system The Independent
- Inquiry to be launched into how sex offender was mistakenly set free, says Lammy The Independent
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