IPP Sentences — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 3:35 pm on 29 October 2024.

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Photo of John Martin McDonnell John Martin McDonnell Labour, Hayes and Harlington 3:35, 29 October 2024

I do not want to disagree with my hon. Friend, but that is a distorted reading of the Justice Committee report. It actually saw resentencing as enabling a refocusing on these particular prisoners, and an expert panel was to be involved to ensure that there was not a mass release in that way; there would be a staggered release, with all the expertise and support available. I think that the Minister has misread the Justice Committee report and should revisit it.