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Advocates Push for Humane Treatment of IPP Prisoners

3/25/2026

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  • Thomas White, a prisoner serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentence for nearly 14 years, faces transfer back to prison after a brief hospital stay.
  • His sister, Pastor Clara White, fears his mental health will deteriorate again if he is returned to prison.
  • Advocates, including Lord Tony Woodley, urge humane treatment and resentencing of IPP prisoners.
  • The Ministry of Justice says treatment decisions are clinical and prioritize public safety.