A form of indeterminate sentence in England and Wales (2005–2012) aimed at detaining dangerous offenders beyond tariff.
The Independent reports MPs and activists push for a judge-led panel to review IPP sentences, as Labour and UN scrutiny intensify pressure to resolve decades-long injustices and reduce overcrowding.
Big changes to England and Wales’ criminal justice system are moving forward as overcrowding drives policy decisions. Government plans to accelerate prison construction and expand early release schemes have been revised after public backlash and safety concerns. Officials are also deporting foreign prisoners and reviewing IPP sentences to free up space, with new measures to monitor released prisoners.