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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 6 January 2026
Debate
Sentencing BillContribution
The current release test already requires the Parole Board to direct release where it is no longer necessary for the protection of the public for the offender to be confined. Therefore, the Government cannot see how this amendment would result in an increase in IPP prisoner releases.
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