UN to investigate national scandal' of prisoners trapped on IPP jail terms
The United Nations will investigate whether Britain arbitrarily detains prisoners held indefinitely under abolished Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences.
Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales
Government will abolish most short prison sentences, introduce an earned early-release model for fixed-term prisoners, and strengthen community punishments to prevent prison capacity crises.
Pub and travel bans proposed in sentencing overhaul
Courts will gain power to impose travel, driving, venue and area bans along with other restrictions as tougher non-custodial sentences to deter reoffending.
Tories accuse Labour of decriminalising crimes' as plans to reduce sentencing announced UK politics live
Britain has seen a significant shift in its net migration figures, with an almost 50% fall in 2024, partly due to reductions in immigration from non-EU+ nationals.