Overview

This bill mandates the re-sentencing of all individuals currently serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences in England and Wales within two years of the Act's passage. It establishes a temporary expert committee to advise on this process.

Description

The Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill aims to re-sentence everyone serving an IPP sentence. This includes those serving sentences in prison or the community.

Key Provisions:

• The Lord Chancellor must arrange for all IPP sentences to be re-sentenced within 24 months of the Act becoming law.
• A committee, including a judge, will advise the Lord Chancellor on this process and report to Parliament within 12 months of its formation.
• The courts must re-sentence individuals based on their original offence, but the new sentence cannot be harsher than the original tariff (minimum sentence).
• The re-sentencing will be governed by the Sentencing Act 2020.
• The bill applies only to England and Wales.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify a direct cost, but significant resources will be needed to establish and run the advisory committee, manage the re-sentencing process, and potentially increase prison capacity if re-sentencing leads to longer sentences.

Groups Affected

• Individuals serving IPP sentences: They will undergo re-sentencing, potentially leading to release, continued imprisonment, or a change in release conditions.
• The Judiciary: Judges will be involved in the re-sentencing process.
• The Prison Service: Will need to manage the implications of the re-sentencing process, including potential shifts in prison populations.
• Victims of crime: May have the opportunity to provide input during the re-sentencing process.

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