Britain’s former top judge, John Thomas, has supported The Independent’s campaign for prisoners serving indefinite jail terms to have their sentences reviewed, calling the punishment “morally wrong”. Despite the abolition of IPP sentences in 2012, thousands of prisoners remain trapped with no release date, leading to over 90 suicides. Lord Thomas has urged for political courage to address the issue and release IPP prisoners, emphasizing the state’s responsibility in causing the problem and the need for a renewed focus on proportionality in sentencing.
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Europe’s ‘happy vassal’ complex
The recent US-EU trade agreement has significantly weakened the EU's global standing, exposing its political vulnerabilities and undermining its climate agenda while highlighting a troubling trend of “vassalisation heureuse.” As Trump’s imperial vision takes shape, the EU struggles to assert its sovereignty amid growing dissatisfaction among Europeans, revealing an existential threat that could reshape international order if not effectively resisted. Want More Context? 🔎
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