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A total of 91 prisoners have been freed by mistake since April this year, latest figures show, as the Government faces mounting pressure over releases in error.

The data, released by the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday, shows the accidental releases took place between April 1 and October 31 this year.

It comes as Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to face questions from MPs over the issue, after it was revealed two prisoners had been freed in error following the high-profile jail blunder of Hadush Kebatu, the now-deported migrant at the heart of protests in Epping, E

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