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David Blunkett says devising 99-year prison sentences is his ‘biggest regret’

Labour former home secretary says imprisonment for public protection sentences have resulted in ‘deeply damaging outcomes’

The Guardian - UK

‘Indefensible’: UK prisoner jailed for 23 months killed himself after being held for 17 years

Coroner condemns ‘inhumane’ imprisonment for public protection sentences that have no end date for release

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a very unfair system’: family of man who took his own life criticise indefinite sentences

Relatives of Francis Williams say threat of return to prison without committing another crime was ‘torture’ for him

The Guardian - UK

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MoJ changes to indefinite jail sentences do not go far enough, says UN expert

Changes to imprisonment for public protection scheme in England and Wales ‘do not tackle the cases of nearly 1,250 prisoners’

The Guardian - UK

Meet the Outlaw escaping from prisons in protest against indefinite detention

Joe Outlaw is one of 2,921 inmates still on IPP sentences, which were abolished in 2012

The Guardian - UK

Ex-prisoner’s cry for help over indefinite jail term before his death

In a heartbreaking email to the justice secretary, Matthew Price told of the ‘psychological torture’ of living under an indeterminate sentence

The Independent UK

Government blasted for refusing to resentence inmates trapped in jail with no hope of release

‘Unfinished business’: Justice committee chair Bob Neill welcomes licence reforms but calls for government to resentence IPP prisoners

The Independent UK

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‘It’s bittersweet’: MoJ sentencing changes will bring freedom for some

Overhaul announced by MoJ only applies to offenders not currently in jail – which some say does not go far enough

The Guardian - UK

Over 1,800 offenders to have indefinite jail sentences terminated, says MoJ

Imprisonment for public protection sentences will now have an end date under changes in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: 16 years in prison for stealing a bike and no hope of release – as 7 trapped in jail kill themselves

Exclusive: Lord David Blunkett called for Alex Chalk to ‘give hope’ to prisoners trapped on IPP sentences as the shocking death toll was revealed

The Independent UK

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

His comments come as capacity in the prison estate has come under serious pressure.

The Independent UK

NFL expands international program; Browns can add one additional player to practice squad

The NFL announces plan to expand the International Players Pathway Program to all 32 teams starting in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Indefinite sentences should be suicide risk factor, says prisons watchdog

Nine self-inflicted deaths of prisoners serving IPP sentences in 2022 was highest number since controversial introduction

The Guardian - UK

Convicted rapist jailed for life for second attack months after release

Mukalazi, 40, grabbed his victim from behind and told her: ‘If you scream I will rip your tongue out.’

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The Guardian - UK

Number of offenders with indefinite sentences recalled to prison soars

Exclusive: Campaigners say people are being sent back to jail in England and Wales ‘for no good reason’

The Guardian - UK

UN highlights ‘psychological harm’ to UK man jailed since 2012 for phone theft

Exclusive: Expert repeats call to review indefinite sentences such as Thomas White’s, whose family says now suffers from psychosis

The Guardian - UK

UN torture expert urges UK government to review indefinite sentences

‘Deeply flawed’ imprisonment for public protection scheme still causing severe distress, says rapporteur

The Guardian - UK

Recall rules to be eased on indefinite jail sentences in England and Wales

Licence period could be terminated from five years after release instead of current 10 years, in ‘positive step’

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Sports Illustrated

NFL Evaluators Break Down Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson

Poise, toughness, hesitant, talented are a few of the words used to describe the first-round quarterbacks in their preseason debuts. Plus, more on Joe Burrow, Jonathan Taylor and Clelin Ferrell in this week’s takeaways.

Chronicle Live

Danny Weatherson case: Newcastle MP calls for change to prevent others from becoming trapped in prison system

Danny is set to be released 17 years after he was handed a controversial indefinite prison sentence for attempting to steal a coat and mobile phone

The Guardian - UK

The law is gone but they are still in jail: who will free Britain’s most wronged prisoners?

Victoria was sentenced to 21 months but has served 15 years. Even the politician who introduced indefinite detention now says he regrets it, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

USA Today Sports Media Group

Raiders add DL David Ebuka Agoha as part of NFL International Pathway Program

Nigerian EDGE David Ebuka Agoha joins Raiders

USA Today Sports Media Group

Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi joins Broncos as part of NFL’s International Player Pathway

Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi is joining the Broncos as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program. He does count against the roster.

Manchester Evening News

All these men made big mistakes. But are we punishing them too much?

"How can anyone build the life they want to live when they have to live under a state of perpetual anxiety and limbo?"

Manchester Evening News

'They have lost all hope': The 'scandal' jail sentence with a 'shameful' suicide rate behind the Strangeways roof protest

'The IPP sentence is a costly waste of money, and more importantly of human lives. The Government appears blind to the fact that all the indicators show IPP cannot simply be managed away': Neal Keeling reports on Britain's most controversial jail terms

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