Luke Ings was sentenced under the controversial IPP system at the age of 17 for minor offenses. Despite a minimum term of 18 months, he has been imprisoned for over 18 years. His mother, Samantha, expressed deep anguish over the situation, emphasizing the cruel reality of the indefinite jail terms that leave many prisoners like her son without a clear path to freedom.
Samantha Ings poignantly stated that her son, now 36, was only involved in a particular fight and a street robbery as a young teenager. She remarked, 'It's wrong, they need to sort this out. I understand if they had murdered someone or raped someone. My son was in a fight in McDonald's... He went off the rails after my mum had died two weeks before that.'
The article highlights the grim aftermath of the IPP sentences, noting that were scrapped in 2012 due to human rights concerns. However, it emphasizes the plight of nearly 3,000 current inmates, many of whom remain imprisoned indefinitely without any clear release date, showcasing a significant flaw in the justice system.
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