Politics · 30 August 2026
Burnham to end indefinite jail terms by parliament's end
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham declared his intention to abolish Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, which were prohibited in 2012 without retroactive effect. He stated the government plans to introduce legislation to conclude these sentences before the current parliamentary term finishes. The announcement was welcomed by campaigners, including Shirley Debono, whose son has spent almost 14 years incarcerated.
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