Member

Changes made in last year’s Victims and Prisoners Act have seen over 1,700 licences terminated in November 2024 and the number of people on licence falling by around two-thirds. Crucially, I have heard from Parole Board members, and seen for myself, that these measures have given much needed hope to those on IPP sentences. Amendment 91 builds on that progress. It allows IPP offenders’ licences to be terminated after two years in the community, rather than three. Early analysis indicates that up to 100 people could be positively impacted by these termination changes. This change provides suitable time for support and rehabilitation in the community, while ensuring our communities are protected from harm. Amendment 91 allows a further application for licence review one year after the qualifying period, where the licence has not been terminated and no recall has occurred. I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, whose amendment inspired this change.