A UN torture expert has criticised the changes to the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) scheme in England and Wales, stating that they do not go far enough. The changes will mean that IPP prisoners, who can be recalled at any time when released on licence, can apply to the Parole Board to have their sentence terminated three years after leaving jail, rather than the current 10 years. However, Alice Jill Edwards, the special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, argues that nearly 1,250 prisoners will not benefit from these changes and remain detained indefinitely. The expert highlights the case of prisoners serving long sentences for minor crimes and calls for a review of all IPP sentences. The impact of the IPP regime is reflected in at least 86 suicides by prisoners since 2005. The Ministry of Justice defends its position, stating that it has reduced the number of IPP prisoners and continues to support their progress towards release.
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