The government has finally announced the policy change we fought for regarding the IPP release test. Seeing this shift in approach confirms that persistent advocacy can indeed influence the justice system. I remain committed to watching how these new measures are implemented to ensure they provide the relief so many …
August 16, 2020
Final supporters
In March 2014, Mr. David Blunkett stated that the Labour Government “got the implementation wrong”. This was in March 2014. However, to date nothing has been implemented for those prisoners who are already serving this sentence, with the exception of new programs, which still have waiting lists and often involve transfers to other establishments to enable the individual to participate on the course if assessed as suitable. Despite this there are not enough provisions for all. The impact of this sentence and, as a consequence of the uncertainty of when they will be released also has a huge detrimental impact on their mental health.
If changes are not made it will take at least 5 years if not longer to clear the backlog of those already beyond their minimum term.
We ask for an effective system in place that works. We are hereby requesting that the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, the The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP exercise their power to change the release test under Section 128 of the LASPOA 2012
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Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2020
57 Comments
The IPP prisoners have been completely ignored for decades. Whilst the MoJ are constantly telling us that the prisons are overcrowded, why on earth dont they get on with serving justice instead of watching a sinking ship??
You have prisoners that were given ipp sentences which have now been scrapped as against human rights that are still in prison years after their recommended release dates
3 n half yr tariff for my son now 14 yrs down the line he remains in prison I said 5 yrs ago wen they abolished the ipp from ALL courts that they could have taken each ipp case bk into court an at least given each person a release date it could have all been done by now an at least our loved ones would have a goal to look forward to instead they still have NOTHING
Changing the test for release will mean that the Parole Board can rely on a much lower threshold, when assessing risk to the public, but more importantly the opportunity to utilise much more of the current support available to IPP,s on release. It makes sense to all professionals involved in the release, supervision and support of ex-prisoners in the community, and it is long overdue...
My partner is IPP and I find the sentence absolutely disgusting, they see no end to their sentence, everyone deserves a chance of freedom. The IPP sentence was abolished for a very good reason but still too many are left suffering along with us as families
If can’t get rid of IPP Life licence Atleast drop everyone to EPP. Extended licence
PLEASE SOMEONE HAVE THE GUTS TO PUT THIS INHUMANE TORTUROUS SENTENCE RIGHT /THIS IS NO MORE THAN TERRORIST TREATMENT
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The government has finally announced the policy change we fought for regarding the IPP release test. Seeing this shift in approach confirms that persistent advocacy can indeed influence the justice system. I remain committed to watching how these new measures are implemented to ensure they provide the relief so many …
August 16, 2020
Final supporters
In March 2014, Mr. David Blunkett stated that the Labour Government “got the implementation wrong”. This was in March 2014. However, to date nothing has been implemented for those prisoners who are already serving this sentence, with the exception of new programs, which still have waiting lists and often involve transfers to other establishments to enable the individual to participate on the course if assessed as suitable. Despite this there are not enough provisions for all. The impact of this sentence and, as a consequence of the uncertainty of when they will be released also has a huge detrimental impact on their mental health.
If changes are not made it will take at least 5 years if not longer to clear the backlog of those already beyond their minimum term.
We ask for an effective system in place that works. We are hereby requesting that the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, the The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP exercise their power to change the release test under Section 128 of the LASPOA 2012
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2020
57 Comments
I'm still waiting for my boy he got a four year sentence and had now been away from his family for 12 years his father has died and he has lost his Nan and auntie all in the time the prison service decided he wasn't good enough to be released
The IPP prisoners have been completely ignored for decades. Whilst the MoJ are constantly telling us that the prisons are overcrowded, why on earth dont they get on with serving justice instead of watching a sinking ship??
You have prisoners that were given ipp sentences which have now been scrapped as against human rights that are still in prison years after their recommended release dates
3 n half yr tariff for my son now 14 yrs down the line he remains in prison I said 5 yrs ago wen they abolished the ipp from ALL courts that they could have taken each ipp case bk into court an at least given each person a release date it could have all been done by now an at least our loved ones would have a goal to look forward to instead they still have NOTHING
Changing the test for release will mean that the Parole Board can rely on a much lower threshold, when assessing risk to the public, but more importantly the opportunity to utilise much more of the current support available to IPP,s on release. It makes sense to all professionals involved in the release, supervision and support of ex-prisoners in the community, and it is long overdue...
My partner is IPP and I find the sentence absolutely disgusting, they see no end to their sentence, everyone deserves a chance of freedom. The IPP sentence was abolished for a very good reason but still too many are left suffering along with us as families
If can’t get rid of IPP Life licence Atleast drop everyone to EPP. Extended licence
PLEASE SOMEONE HAVE THE GUTS TO PUT THIS INHUMANE TORTUROUS SENTENCE RIGHT /THIS IS NO MORE THAN TERRORIST TREATMENT
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I'm still waiting for my boy he got a four year sentence and had now been away from his family for 12 years his father has died and he has lost his Nan and auntie all in the time the prison service decided he wasn't good enough to be released