Two prisoners remain at large in the UK after being mistakenly released in the past month, according to Justice Secretary David Lammy. He confirmed that there have been two additional accidental releases of "violent offenders or sex offenders," bringing the total to 12 since November. Earlier reports indicated that 91 accidental releases occurred between April 1 and October 31 this year, a figure that has now increased. Mr Lammy stated on BBC Breakfast, "I released data at that point, and there had been 91 releases in error up to that point, there have been 12 since then, two are currently at large." He expressed satisfaction with the downward trend in accidental releases following improvements made to the system. However, when pressed for details about the whereabouts of the two prisoners, he refrained from providing a "running commentary." Downing Street has previously described the situation as "shocking," acknowledging that over 90 inmates have been wrongly released since April. In response to the issue, Mr Lammy announced a £10 million investment to implement new AI-powered tools for frontline staff, aimed at accurately calculating sentences and modernising outdated paper-based systems. An urgent independent review has also been ordered to investigate the recent spike in errors. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) highlighted that prison staff, already under significant pressure, are required to navigate over 500 pages of guidance, which increases the likelihood of mistakes. The problem of erroneous prisoner releases gained attention following the high-profile case of Hadush Kebatu, a migrant whose release sparked protests in Epping, Essex. Official statistics reveal that around 800 prisoners were released in error during the Conservative government's tenure. In 2012, only 42 individuals were incorrectly freed, but this number has steadily risen each year, culminating in 115 in 2023/24. The first year under a Labour government, 2024/25, saw the number of incorrect releases surge to 262, partly attributed to Labour's early release scheme, which was introduced to address a justice system in crisis. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.