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Fishmongers' Hall hero finally freed from indefinite jail term

The indefinite nature of IPP sentences causes hopelessness and deteriorating mental health among prisoners.

Five still in jail 16 years after being given IPP sentences of below six months, data shows

Prisoners with short tariffs under IPP sentences have remained imprisoned for significantly longer than anticipated, raising urgent questions about the justice system.

UN torture tsar urges Starmer to review indefinite prison sentences

The UK must urgently address the human rights crisis of people still imprisoned under abolished IPP sentences.

Teen jailed for 2 years over fire in empty building still locked up 18 years later

Liam Bennett, sentenced under an abolished IPP term, advocates for his release, emphasizing personal growth and a desire for a normal life after 18 years in prison.

Calls to end living nightmare' of indefinite jail terms ahead of crunch Lords debate

Experts plea for an end to indefinite jail terms like IPP sentences
Coalition of 11 organizations advocate for resentencing IPP prisoners

Fishmongers' Hall hero finally freed from indefinite jail term

The indefinite nature of IPP sentences causes hopelessness and deteriorating mental health among prisoners.

Five still in jail 16 years after being given IPP sentences of below six months, data shows

Prisoners with short tariffs under IPP sentences have remained imprisoned for significantly longer than anticipated, raising urgent questions about the justice system.

UN torture tsar urges Starmer to review indefinite prison sentences

The UK must urgently address the human rights crisis of people still imprisoned under abolished IPP sentences.

Teen jailed for 2 years over fire in empty building still locked up 18 years later

Liam Bennett, sentenced under an abolished IPP term, advocates for his release, emphasizing personal growth and a desire for a normal life after 18 years in prison.

Calls to end living nightmare' of indefinite jail terms ahead of crunch Lords debate

Experts plea for an end to indefinite jail terms like IPP sentences
Coalition of 11 organizations advocate for resentencing IPP prisoners
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Father goes on the run to escape unfair' indefinite prison recall over his love life

A father is on the run after being recalled to prison over false claims about a relationship, highlighting issues with indefinite IPP sentences.

Indefinite jail terms excluded from flagship review to end prison overcrowding crisis

The government review on prison sentencing will exclude IPP sentences, leaving thousands without a chance for release.

Father goes on the run to escape unfair' indefinite prison recall over his love life

A father is on the run after being recalled to prison over false claims about a relationship, highlighting issues with indefinite IPP sentences.

Indefinite jail terms excluded from flagship review to end prison overcrowding crisis

The government review on prison sentencing will exclude IPP sentences, leaving thousands without a chance for release.
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Early release scheme a slap in face' to forgotten prisoners languishing in jail

The UK government's early release scheme overlooks thousands of prisoners serving IPP sentences, leaving them feeling forgotten and unjustly punished.

Mum's fears her son will be sent back to jail for stealing a phone 20 years ago

Indefinite jail terms called Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences have left thousands trapped in prison with no release date.
IPP sentences were found to be fundamentally unjust by the European Court of Human Rights.

Vulnerable prisoner serving indefinite jail term held in isolation for 800 days

Prisoners with mental health needs are frequently placed in isolation, sometimes for years, due to overcrowded prisons and delays in finding space in health units.
Inmates serving imprisonment for public protection sentences (IPP) are particularly affected, with high rates of suicide and self-harm.
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