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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Bet

Justice Secretary to take ‘decisive action’ over indefinite prison sentences

PA Wire

The Justice Secretary has said he will take “decisive action” to address indefinite prison sentences, which he described as a “stain on our justice system”.

In the Commons, Alex Chalk confirmed the Government’s plans to free up prison space by deporting more foreign criminals, transitioning away from short sentences in favour of community punishments and reviewing the now-abolished Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences.

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