Day 15 of a new government There were nine self-inflicted deaths of people serving IPP in 2023.  This is the highest number of self-inflicted deaths in a single year since IPP was introduced. Shabana Mahmood MP James Timpson #ippreform

This is a good introduction to the batshit craziness of life in 2024. My favourite part of this is the University of Boreham Wood banning Mitch Benn from a ceremony he didn’t know he’d been invited to. Looking forward to the Netflix sitcom.

The latest episode of the Trapped podcast is a really interesting, insightful and informative interview with Martin Jones, the Chief Inspector of Probation and former CEO of the Parole Board. Highly recommended. You can listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0dYgwO…

Day 21 of a new government Art that was shared with us by someone who is trapped in prison on IPP. Keir Starmer Shabana Mahmood MP James Timpson #ippreform

It is to be welcomed that Shabana Mahmood MP has announced a review into how the prisons crisis came about . It would be good to know who is carrying it out, what the terms of reference are and what the time lines are. Decades of secrecy around HMPPS are part of the problem.

Thank you Jenny Jones for raising IPP in The Lords today. Shabana Mahmood MP James Timpson many are awaiting the implementation of the licence amendments. Please act swiftly on this before they lose the hope that has been offered with these changes.

Must watch on House of Commons reform Ellie Chowns Dr Ellie Chowns, "As a newly elected member, I'd like to offer observations on three elements on how this house operates: sitting, speaking and voting" ➡️ Sitting - Chamber is too small - In Council and in European parliament

I will very much look forward to listening to this. You are doing a great job of shining a light on the world of IPPs. But I am not happy to hear that episode 17 will be the last. Will I need to start a campaign for more episodes?

We’re gonna need a bigger boat #Olympics2024Paris

It takes a particular density to be a Member of Parliament and not only fail to understand the most basic concepts of how our criminal justice system works, but to proudly publish a letter advertising your ignorance.

Genuine question. Do American Trump voters understand what he’s saying here? Is openly promising to abandon democracy a popular policy?

I was drawn in by the headline to this article. I understand and appreciate the sentiment but I think it would be more accurate to replace “students” with “legal aid”. lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and…+£400k%27+%7c+SRA+costs+penalty_07%2f30%2f2024

Are YOU childless? Are YOU sociopathic? Are YOU psychotic? Are YOU deranged? Here come JD and the Sunshine Band in the latest instalment of The Handmaid’s Tale

One day this place may be worth revisiting but for now I have deported myself. If you’re interested and if the free speech warriors don’t delete this post, you can find me here: bsky.app/profile/sperls…