HMP/YOI Chelmsford

(asked on 9th December 2025) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on what dates he has officially visited HMP Chelmsford since his appointment; and whether he has met with the Governor to discuss the recent mistaken release.


Answered by
Jake Richards Portrait
Jake Richards
Assistant Whip
This question was answered on 16th December 2025

The Deputy Prime Minister met with the Governor of HMP Chelmsford on 24 October, the same day as the release in error of Hadush Kebatu. The Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending is planning to visit HMP Chelmsford in the coming months.

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