@UNGRIPP

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

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We have a critical opportunity to reform IPP sentences while they're at the top of the political agenda On 20th Oct, @UNGRIPP is bringing MPs together in Parliament Please help. Tag your MP below or forward them this flyer to ask them to attend @andyburnham @AlexJJNorris
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Man's 'torture' serving 20 years in prison despite being handed just 14 month sentence.’ dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-…

Man's 'torture' serving 20 sentence prison despite being handed just 14 month

A man's mother has pleaded for her son to be released from prison after his 14 month prison sentence skyrocketed resulting in her son being imprisoned for a staggering 20 years

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A big thank you to @FreeNazanin @INQUEST_ORG @1roddyRussell @charleyallan for being part of our Parliamentary drop in last week.
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A big thank you to @BambosMP for your ongoing support and drive to help end IPP sentences 🙏🏽
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A big thank you to the peers who came to our Parliamentary drop in last week to hear about the reality of IPP sentences and the urgent need to end it. @danielmgmoylan @LordBlunkett @EdwardGarnier @SarahLudford @GreenJennyJones Baroness D’Souza Lord Carlile @XXFactorFacts
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A big thank you to the MPs who came to our Parliamentary drop in last week to hear about the reality of IPP sentences and the urgent need to end it. @JeffSmithetc Lauren Edwards, @annalouisedixon @KevinBrennanMP @StephenMorganMP @stephenctimms @JamesFrith @LaylaMoran
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A man who spent 20yrs in prison under indefinite sentence imposed when he was 17 released after court ruled sentence a ‘very serious error'. Luke Ings was sentenced in 2006 for robbery and assault. Original sentence was 21m. Photo: Andy Aitchison thejusticegap.com/freed-afte…
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‘This is a very disturbing type of sentence, one that wasn’t thought through, and one that nobody could really see an answer to’ Joshua Rozenberg @JoshuaRozenberg speaks to Trapped on the #IPPScandal Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts… 🔗 podfollow.com/1689277181
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1, We want to share what the process is for any government changes to become law: When the government announces a change, it is introduced as a 'Bill.' Before it can become law, it must be thoroughly debated and reviewed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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2. This process takes time.See the diagram below for a step-by-step breakdown of how a Bill moves through Parliament.
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‘Man on 'surreal' freedom after 20 years in jail.’ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm0r…

Bracknell man speaks of 'surreal' freedom after 20 years in jail

Luke Ings was jailed for 21 months in 2006 on a DPP sentence and has apologised to his victims.

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Replying to @ClaraWhiteipp
@ClaraWhiteipp @Fox_Claire @AmyClareMartin @Trapped_Pod @1roddyRussell @charleyallan
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‘While the UK clears prisons to ease overcrowding, one group remains stuck.’ theworld.org/segments/2026/1…

While the UK clears prisons to ease overcrowding, one group remains stuck - The World from PRX

The UK has released hundreds of prisoners as part of the government’s early release plan. It’s a key part of its bid to free up much-needed prison space and combat overcrowding. But one particular...

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We have 2 more days till our MP drop-in event. That’s 2 more days for you to ask your MP to attend. Last time out MP’s said that they attended because you asked them to. So please, if you have not already, contact your MP and ask them to come !!!
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Please ask your MP to attend our MP drop-in on 20 October! At our last event, MPs told us they came because their constituents asked them to. Your voice matters. Your voice counts. Please contact your MP today! Tag them below👇
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Liam Bennett, now 38, was just 17 when he was sentenced to two years in #prison under the #IPP #jail term. @birmingham_live
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‘A prisoner from Dudley jailed after staring a fire aged 17 has been freed from prison after spending 19 years behind bars - despite receiving a sentence of just over two years.’ birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

Prisoner freed after almost two decades - after being sentenced to two years

Liam Bennett, now 38, was just 17 when he was sentenced to two years for starting a fire in the attic of an empty council building under an abolished indefinite jail term

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Replying to @andyburnham
@andyburnham @Fox_Claire @ClaraWhiteipp @IppMovement @1roddyRussell we have 5 days to really push the IPP protest please share
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Please ask your MP to attend our MP drop-in on 20 October! At our last event, MPs told us they came because their constituents asked them to. Your voice matters. Your voice counts. Please contact your MP today! Tag them below👇
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@andyburnham @AlexJJNorris @CMcKinnellMP @Keir_Starmer @RachelReevesMP @AngelaRayne @DavidLammy @YvetteCooperMP @JohnHealey_MP @wesstreeting @BridgetPhillipson @Ed_Miliband @ShabanaMahmood @jreynoldsMP @leicesterliz @peterkyle @LouiseHaigh @lisanandy @SteveReedMP
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Please email this flyer to your MP or tag them below to invite them to our Parliament event 📧 Find your MP:members.parliament.uk/FindYo… 🗺️ Use our map ungripp.com/campaign/ippmap Tag your MP in the comments below! 👇
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Please email this flyer to your MP or tag them below to invite them to our Parliament event 📧 Find your MP:members.parliament.uk/FindYo… 🗺️ Use our map ungripp.com/campaign/ippmap Tag your MP in the comments below! 👇
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