Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL]

Lords bill Private Members' Bill (Lords ballot) 2025-26

A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords through ballot. Some Lords PMBs do progress to law, particularly on technical, non-partisan matters.

Committee stage · Lords
Sponsor
Lord Woodley (Labour)
Introduced
4 September 2024
Last activity
4 July 2025
About this bill

A Bill to make provision for a resentencing exercise in relation to all Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentenced individuals; to establish a time-limited expert committee, including a member of the judiciary, to advise on the practical implementation of such an exercise; and for connected purposes.

Parliamentary stages

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Lords
First reading 4 Sep 2024
Second reading 15 Nov 2024
Committee stage 4 Jul 2025
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