Multiple reports say a Prison Service error results in the release of 179 prisoners, with most victims not being told about the mistake. The accounts state that only a small number of people connected to the relevant cases receive notification, while the vast majority—described as 98% of victims—remain unaware of the situation. The reports attribute the releases to blunders by the Prison Service and highlight that notifications were not consistently provided to those affected by the original cases. The coverage focuses on the notification failure rather than detailing all circumstances of each release, and it underscores the gap between the correction of the error and communication with victims. The reports also indicate that the problem involves multiple cases rather than a single incident, and that only three individuals involved in the cases are notified, according to the cited summaries. The information presented reflects concern about how victims are informed when administrative failures occur within the prison system.