Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences 2023-06-27
2023-06-27
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The number of IPP offenders has fallen from 6,000 in 2012 to 2,916 at the end of March this year. Many have been recalled after release.
What assessment he has made of the impact of imprisonment for public protection sentences on the criminal justice system?
The number of IPP offenders in custody has fallen from 6,000 in 2012 to 2,916 at the end of March this year. That includes 1,561 who had been released but were then recalled. The Government are committed to helping IPP offenders to progress through their sentences, under the revised IPP action plan published in April, and towards safe release.
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Danny Weatherson, convicted at age 17 with a recommended term of 15 months, has only just been granted parole after 17 years due to the under-resourced justice system.
Does the Minister agree that discussions on reform should take place on a cross-party basis, with the voices of victims and justice campaigners heard, and that a functioning probation system is a prerequisite?
The role of the Parole Board and the probation service is vital, and the Parole Board regularly looks at cases. The Government welcome the Justice Committee's recent report as an important opportunity to take stock.
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Specific agreement on cross-party reform discussions and prioritizing a functional probation system
Welcoming The Committee'S Report
Acknowledging The Parole Board'S Role
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