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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The EU doesn’t need a deal with Trump
Ursula von der Leyen is meeting Donald Trump in Scotland to discuss trade as tariff deadlines approach, drawing insights from her recent summits with Japan and China. The article argues that the EU should not concede to US pressures, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Trump's negotiations and suggesting that both the US and EU have more to lose than appears. Want More Context? 🔎
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