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Burnham Promises to Fix Indefinite IPP Sentence Injustice

8/30/2026

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Prime Minister (UK) acknowledges he must correct the injustice of indefinite IPP sentences.
Andy Burnham promises to end the IPP sentencing injustice before the end of Parliament.
Cross-party justice committee labeled IPP sentences “irredeemably flawed”, recommending a resentencing panel.
Former justice secretary Dominic Raab refused to create a resentencing panel.
United Nations reported some IPP prisoners are being arbitrarily detained.

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Story summary

Prime Minister (UK) acknowledges he must correct the injustice of indefinite IPP sentences.
Andy Burnham promises to end the IPP sentencing injustice before the end of Parliament.
Cross-party justice committee labeled IPP sentences “irredeemably flawed”, recommending a resentencing panel.
Former justice secretary Dominic Raab refused to create a resentencing panel.
United Nations reported some IPP prisoners are being arbitrarily detained.