2,400 prisoners remain under abolished IPP sentences
Over 2,400 people remain imprisoned under the discredited IPP system, scrapped in 2012. The Independent demands justice for those serving indefinite terms for minor crimes like theft.
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2,422 Still Trapped by Abolished IPP Sentences
Over 2,400 people remain imprisoned under the abolished IPP scheme, with some serving decades beyond short tariffs. As the Sentencing Bill is debated, Lord Thomas argues this injustice can no longer be ignored.
Ex-judge urges PM to scrap 'unjust' indefinite IPP sentences
Lord Thomas compares IPP prison scandal to Post Office and infected blood sagas, calling on Keir Starmer to end 'psychological torture' for nearly 2,500 inmates.
Life sentences for parents who beat toddler to near death
An Alabama judge delivered a blistering rebuke to a couple and their lawyer after they were convicted of violently abusing their three-year-old daughter. Read the shocking courtroom exchange.
Pakistan Sentences 7 to Life for Inciting 2023 Violence
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has sentenced three journalists, two YouTubers, and two ex-army officers to life imprisonment for inciting violence. Read the full details of the in-absentia trial.
IPP Prisoners Caught in Kafkaesque Mental Health Loop
Over 2,400 inmates remain on abolished indefinite IPP sentences. A 'Catch-22' sees 233 mentally ill prisoners returned to jail upon recovery, perpetuating the crisis. Ministers must act.
Judicial panel proposed to review IPP prisoner cases
Lords table amendments for a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of nearly 2,500 inmates still serving abolished indefinite sentences. Campaigners urge the government to end this 'stain' on justice.
Fritzl's Thai sex resort gift for imprisoned daughter revealed
New details emerge of Josef Fritzl's depravity, including a gift bought in a Thai sex resort for the daughter he held captive for 24 years. His parole was recently denied.
Care worker's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Exclusive: Care worker Riffat Fahad appeals to Home Secretary over new migration rules extending indefinite leave to remain wait to 15 years, warning of sector exodus.
Migrant carer's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Care worker Riffat Fahad speaks out against new migration laws, arguing migrant carers provide essential support and deserve stability, not a 15-year wait for settlement.
Carer cancels benefits over UK immigration rule changes
A Ghanaian carer in the UK cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's disability allowance, fearing new immigration rules will block her settlement. Read her story.
Thug gets life for murdering pensioner over food
A violent thief who brutally murdered an 87-year-old man for cornflakes and cottage pie has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Read the full shocking details of this horrific crime.
Imran Khan's Family Demands Prison Access
The family of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demand to see him amid growing health concerns and unconfirmed death rumours. His sisters report being denied visits and assaulted outside prison.
Countdown champion detained after stabbing rival
Ex-Countdown champion John Cowen detained indefinitely in a psychiatric hospital after stabbing a fellow contestant at a fan convention. Read the full court ruling details.
Italy criminalises femicide with life imprisonment
Italy's parliament has passed a landmark law recognising femicide as a distinct crime, punishable by life imprisonment. The move comes amid a national outcry over violence against women. Discover the details.
UK businessman's 30-year Dubai jail term sparks outcry
Ryan Cornelius, 71, detained since 2008 over disputed Dubai Islamic Bank loan. Family claims bank secured 30-year sentence extension. 146 UK parliamentarians appeal for clemency ahead of UAE National Day.
Mahmood Announces Stricter Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping changes to legal migration, extending indefinite leave wait to 10 years. Read the full policy details and political reactions.
UK Announces Major Overhaul of Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a 'contribution-based model' for UK settlement, extending the default qualifying period from five to ten years. Learn how the new rules affect migrants.
UK's 30-Year Wait for Illegal Migrants: New Immigration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest legal migration overhaul in 50 years. Illegal migrants face 30-year waits for settlement, while low-skilled workers could wait 25 years. Discover the new rules.
UK Overhauls Legal Migration: 30-Year Wait Proposed
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major legal migration overhaul, stating settlement is a 'privilege, not a right'. Learn how the new rules affect benefits and residency.
Brit jailed for 19 months in Dubai on false charges
Luke Tully's luxury life in Dubai collapsed when he was wrongly accused of a drug crime. Read his shocking story of arrest and imprisonment.
Ex-Strictly dancer faces homelessness after Home Office error
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Anya Garnis fears her family will be left homeless after a Home Office blunder erased her right to live in the UK. Discover the full story of this immigration nightmare.
200,000 Sign Petition Against Social Media Jail Terms
Nearly 200,000 Britons sign petition against imprisoning people for offensive social media posts as free speech concerns grow. Parliamentary debate scheduled for November 17.
Life sentence for husband in brutal scissors murder
Brian Jutson sentenced to life for murdering his wife Sherry with scissors after a jealous rage. Read the full details of this domestic violence tragedy.
Reform UK Immigration Plans Threaten NHS Doctors' Future
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
Woman Found After 27 Years Locked Away
A woman was discovered emaciated and days from death after being locked in a room for 27 years by her parents in Poland. Discover the shocking details of her ordeal.
Algeria pardons writer Boualem Sansal after German appeal
Algeria pardons 81-year-old writer Boualem Sansal, allowing his transfer to Germany for cancer treatment. A diplomatic resolution ends his imprisonment for criticising the regime.
Mumbai terror attack mastermind Jundal gets life sentence
Key 26/11 Mumbai attack conspirator Abu Jundal receives life sentence for his role in the 2008 terror siege that killed 166 people, following an extensive legal process.
UK immigration shake-up threatens indefinite leave to remain
Exclusive: Major changes to UK settlement rules could force migrants to reapply every 30 months, creating uncertainty and financial strain for families and skilled workers.
Farage employed foreign worker with indefinite leave to remain
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reveals he employed a foreign worker with indefinite leave to remain, creating tension with his party's hardline immigration stance ahead of crucial elections.
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