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Will media coverage of IPP sentences increase post-amendment vote?
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House of Lords•Imprisonment for Public Protection•Simon Brown Memorial Amendment•Moylan•Labour Party
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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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