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Impact of the Simon Brown Memorial Amendment on future criminal justice reforms
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House of Lords•Imprisonment for Public Protection•Simon Brown Memorial Amendment•Moylan•Labour Party
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Accelerates similar reforms • 33%
No significant impact on other reforms • 33%
Slows down similar reforms • 33%
Subsequent legislative activities and expert analyses
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House of Lords to Vote on Simon Brown Memorial Amendment to Address IPP Sentence Injustices
May 19, 2024, 08:30 AM
The House of Lords is set to vote on Tuesday on significant amendments aimed at addressing the injustices associated with Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences. The proposed changes, known as the 'Simon Brown Memorial Amendment,' seek to rectify one of the most shocking injustices of the past half-century. Campaigners emphasize the urgency of these reforms, highlighting that nearly 90 suicides have occurred among inmates under IPP sentences. The amendment has garnered support from various political figures, including Lord Moylan and members of the Labour Party, who have called for all parties to back the initiative.
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Significant public protests • 33%
Moderate public protests • 33%
No significant public protests • 33%
Strengthen national support for criminal justice reform • 33%
Weaken national support for criminal justice reform • 33%
No significant change • 34%
Increased support for reform • 33%
No change in opinion • 33%
Decreased support for reform • 34%
Significant decrease in arrests • 33%
Moderate decrease in arrests • 33%
No significant change in arrests • 34%
Positive impact • 33%
No significant impact • 33%
Negative impact • 34%
Support increases • 33%
Support decreases • 33%
No significant change • 34%
New laws introduced • 33%
Existing laws strengthened • 33%
No significant legislative changes • 34%
Significant policy changes • 33%
Minor adjustments • 33%
No changes • 34%
Significant changes • 33%
Minor adjustments • 33%
No changes • 34%
Enhanced anti-terrorism legislation • 50%
No change in policies • 50%
Stronger support for current bail policies • 25%
Moderate changes proposed • 25%
Significant overhaul proposed • 25%
No change in stance • 25%
Introduction of new similar legislation • 25%
No significant legislative changes • 25%
Reform or amendment of related laws • 25%
Strengthening of anti-corruption measures • 25%