Amy-Clare Martin has spent the past three years spearheading a campaign by The Independent to end IPP sentences, interviewing dozens of prisoners, families and experts in the process. Here, she explains why it’s possible to balance the vital need to protect the public with what is fair and just – and why Andy Burnham is right to tackle the problem

The Independent has long campaigned for thousands of IPP prisoners who are jailed without hope

Amy-Clare Martin has spent the past three years spearheading a campaign by The Independent to end IPP sentences, interviewing dozens of prisoners, families and experts in the…

Editorial: Prisoners trapped on indefinite sentences have been treated beyond disgracefully. There must now be some accountability from those who allowed the injustice of IPP jail…

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham says he will bring legislation to end the injustice of IPP sentences this parliament (PA)The Prime Minister has announced…

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLeroy Douglas has been granted parole after spending 20 years in prison under a discredited Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP)…