UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

UNGRIPP campaigns on behalf of everyone affected by the Indeterminate Sentence for Public Protection (IPP) in England and Wales. ungripp.com Joined November 2020

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Vera Baird DBE KC @VeraBaird

14 hours ago

CCRC refers cases of two men, given IPP sentences, who are still in prison nearly 20 years ... - goo.gl/alerts/CFSUdt #GoogleAlerts

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

a day ago

Two more IPP cases referred to the appeal court through the CCRC. Both severed 18 years plus over their original tariffs. thejusticegap.com/two-prisoners-… ccrc.gov.uk/news/ccrc-refe…

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Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) @ccrcupdate

a day ago

We have referred to the Court of Appeal the indeterminate sentences of two men given 18-month and 24-month minimum jail terms in 2005 and 2006, but who are still in custody. Read more here 👉 ow.ly/eTa950Zi8ZF #miscarriagesofjustice

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The Justice Gap @justicegap.bsky.social @JusticeGap

a day ago

The @ccrcupdate has referred to the Court of Appeal the cases of two men who remain in prison nearly 20 years after the expiry of of their minimum terms. The men were given 18 months and two years respectively under controversial IPP sentencing thejusticegap.com/two-prisoners-…

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Amy-Clare Martin @AmyClareMartin

4 days ago

"I am writing this because I cannot do this sentence anymore. IPP is cruel and is solely to blame for my death." These are the words of IPP prisoner Steven McBride, who died in HMP Warren Hill nearly 17 years after he was handed the indefinite sentence: independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

3 months ago

The IPP scandal isn't just a headline—it’s affecting families in every corner of the UK. Check your local area using our IPP Constituency Map and demand change from your MP. It only takes a minute to make a difference. Find your area here: 👉 ungripp.com/campaign/ippmap

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

2 weeks ago

4. Taken together, these points reinforce a central conclusion: a durable resolution to the IPP issue will require substantive policy reform. In particular, the introduction of an appropriate resentencing framework remains essential.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

2 weeks ago

3. Second, while recall numbers have declined, this appears to reflect changes in policy rather than the impact of the Government’s action plan. This distinction is material.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

2 weeks ago

1. The recent Justice Select Committee session, in which James Timpson was questioned on Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, highlighted several key points.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

3 weeks ago

2. We urge the Government to recognise the seriousness of this issue and take decisive action to finally address the failings of the IPP system. Meaningful reform is long overdue, and continued inaction only deepens the harm caused.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

3 weeks ago

1. Our latest statistical briefing on Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences makes clear that the situation is not improving. Despite longstanding concerns, progress remains inadequate, and too many individuals continue to be affected by this ongoing injustice.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

3 weeks ago

3. Read the full report: …websitebuilder.service.justice.gov.uk/uploads/sites/…

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

3 weeks ago

2. The IMB warns that most people serving an IPP sentence have "very little optimism about their future prospects." When a sentence offers no clear path to progression or release, hope is completely extinguished. It is time for systematic change.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

3 weeks ago

1. The newly released Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB) 2025 National Annual Report highlights the ongoing psychological crisis facing people serving IPP sentences and others on long sentences.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

4 weeks ago

5, How you can help: Please let us know if your loved one would like a copy of the questionnaire sent to them and we can either mail it out to them or send you a copy to send to them. Let's make sure their voices are heard.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

4 weeks ago

4, We will share the list of confirmed prisons as soon as they are locked in. By Questionnaire: Because Jake wants to hear from as many people as possible, there is a questionnaire that can be filled out by those in prison and mailed back to the University.

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UNGRIPP @UNGRIPP

4 weeks ago

1, Independent Research Project An independent research project is launching to look closely at the IPP Action Plan and whether it is actually working. This research is entirely driven by the lived experiences of those currently serving these sentences.