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Get out of jail

There were 8 prison escapes in the year to March. All were recaptured within a month.

– Some 63 prisoners absconded, which is when a prisoner escapes without having to overcome a physical barrier: this is only possible in open prisons.

– A total of 71 had their escape made for them after they were accidentally released.

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