Resentencing of prisoners trapped under indefinite jail terms not ‘adequately explored’, committee warns

The resentencing of prisoners trapped under indefinite IPP jail terms has not been ‘adequately explored’, the justice committee has said - (iStock/Getty)

The government has been urged to reconsider resentencing thousands of prisoners trapped under abolished indefinite jail terms.

The justice select committee said ministers have misunderstood their advice after the government refused to establish an expert committee on resentencing those languishing under Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail terms.