John McDonnell

John McDonnell

Labour — Hayes and Harlington

Speaking in the House of Commons on 29 October 2024

Debate

IPP Sentences

Contribution

I do not want to disagree with my hon. Friend, but that is a distorted reading of the Justice Committee report. It actually saw resentencing as enabling a refocusing on these particular prisoners, and an expert panel was to be involved to ensure that there was not a mass release in that way; there would be a staggered release, with all the expertise and support available. I think that the Minister has misread the Justice Committee report and should revisit it.

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