By James Simons-
Prison release errors could be deliberate attempts to free prisoners by staff bribed by rich inmates or their families.
Staff in some prisons are susceptible to bribery by rich inmates, and staff in some prisons are bribed to facilitate drugs being brought into prisons, according to ex prisoner inmate and staff, Thebeye if media.com has heard.
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There is no hard evidence to support the theory that prison release errors are the result of bribery .
“Prison release errors” are generally a result of systemic failures, such as administrative incompetence and overcrowding, rather than deliberate attempts to free specific prisoners.
However, a corrupt prison staff member might be bribed by a prisoner or their associates to manipulate records, miscalculate sentences, or falsify release paperwork, leading to a deliberate, albeit wrongful, release.
The fairly far fetched view has been suggested by prison staff and ex convicts that prison staff in a number of prisons are open to bribes where the price is right It is also believed in some circles that a staff member could be coerced or blackmailed into facilitating a prisoner’s release under threat to themselves or their family.
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Publicly reported “mistaken releases” are overwhelmingly attributed to systemic issues within the prison system. These issues include overcrowding and pressure The immense pressure on the prison system due to overcrowding can lead to mistakes as staff struggle to manage large volumes of prisoners and complex paperwork.
Outdated, paper-based administrative systems are prone to human error, such as misplaced warrants or sentence miscalculations. Insufficient staffing and resources for administration and sentence planning increase the likelihood of errors.
One former prison inmate who was jailed for 6 years in 2016 told this publication : ” there are prison staff who for big money allow spice and drugs to be smuggled into prison. When drug dealers with big.money arrange proper payment to staff, anything is possible.
You will be fooled to believe there are no bent prison staff because there are lots of them. Thenprice simply has to benright. How can so many errors of release in.prison happen all over the country?
I know people who have paid good.money to have the rules bent in prison. If all these prison release errors are genuine mistakes, there would at least be some sackings.
“ou have to ask yourself why there have been no sackings whatsoever since all these release errors which have continued Bending the rules is big money for prison staff, and when it matters to the payer, they will take the risk
* In some cases the staff genuinely believe the courts were infair in the dealing with a.particular case and will enjoy their power to change the circumstance, especially if their pockets are looked after. The same way prisoners are released early, prisoners have also been kept behind bars too long in so called error.
” Thats because staff can spitefully influende the release date, whi h really.means they are influencing the sentence. . Thensyatem.is a mess with many people influencing the
end result.firnt their own personal gain”
SSackings
Critics say sackings should occur over a prisoner release error because such errors represent a fundamental failure in the justice system’s primary duty to protect the public and deliver accountability for serious crimes. The justifications include
The primary concern is public safety. When a prisoner is released mistakenly, especially those convicted of violent or sex offenses, they pose an immediate and potentially severe risk of reoffending.
Manhunts ensue, causing public alarm and demonstrating a failure in a core function of the government.
Such errors are deeply distressing for victims and their families. It can make them feel that the justice system has failed them, as the person who harmed them is mistakenly at large, potentially breaching restraining orders or causing fear of re-victimization.
Holding individuals accountable through sackings sends a strong message that these are not minor administrative oversights, but serious professional failures with severe consequences.
This also serves as a deterrent, emphasizing the importance of meticulous adherence to protocols to prevent future mistakes.
The justice system relies heavily on public trust. Repeated “embarrassing and potentially dangerous” errors erode this confidence and can lead to the perception that the system is “close to breaking point” or “incompetent”.
Visible accountability, such as sackings, is a way for government and prison authorities to demonstrate they are taking the crisis seriously.
While individual errors often stem from broader issues like understaffing, overcrowding, and outdated, paper-based systems, a sacking highlights a specific breakdown in an individual’s duty to carry out the necessary checks.
The specific individual responsible for the final error is often held up as the immediate point of failure, even if the context is more complex.
Prison staff are under strict legal and ethical obligations to ensure prisoners serve their full, correct sentences. An erroneous release is a clear breach of these mandatory procedures,
whether due to miscalculated dates or failure to follow specific instructions (like holding for deportation).
Ultimately, the high stakes involved in handling convicted criminals mean that the consequences for errors must be severe, often leading to personnel being dismissed or suspended, regardless of underlying systemic pressures.
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