The government's decision to release thousands of prisoners after serving just 40 percent of their sentence has been condemned by many, particularly those serving IPP sentences who feel forgotten and ignored.
Almost 3,000 people serving IPP sentences are excluded from the government’s SDS40 early release scheme, despite many having served significantly longer than their minimum tariff.
Campaigners argue that by not addressing the plight of those on IPP sentences, the government missed a chance to right the wrongs of this controversial sentencing practice.
Abdullahi Suleman, who remains incarcerated nearly 20 years after a laptop theft, exemplifies the plight of IPP prisoners who are watching others gain early release.
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