‘It’s a scandal’: Fury as inmates trapped on indefinite jail terms excluded from scheme to free up prison space

Summary

According to an exclusive report, 70% of recalled Indeterminate Sentences for Public Protection (IPP) prisoners have not reoffended, yet they remain incarcerated for over two years on average. The government’s current strategy to reduce the number of recalled prisoners does not include these individuals, despite their release potentially alleviating prison overcrowding. This oversight highlights a significant gap in the government’s approach to managing the IPP population and addressing prison capacity issues.

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