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Labour MP Proposes Controversial 'Supermax' Units for Extremist Prisoners

2/3/2026

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David Lammy (Labour MP) proposed 'supermax-style units' for England and Wales' dangerous extremist prisoners.
The plan follows recommendations from Jonathan Hall KC's review.
Lammy may legislate to curb prisoners' human rights claims.
Nick Timothy (Shadow Justice Secretary) argues to leave the European Convention on Human Rights to prevent separation evasion.
Andrea Coomber (Howard League for Penal Reform) says the review did not endorse extreme measures or undermine Article 8.

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David Lammy (Labour MP) proposed 'supermax-style units' for England and Wales' dangerous extremist prisoners.
The plan follows recommendations from Jonathan Hall KC's review.
Lammy may legislate to curb prisoners' human rights claims.
Nick Timothy (Shadow Justice Secretary) argues to leave the European Convention on Human Rights to prevent separation evasion.
Andrea Coomber (Howard League for Penal Reform) says the review did not endorse extreme measures or undermine Article 8.