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ipp
What does ipp mean?
An Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence — an indefinite term with no fixed release date, abolished in 2012 but still affecting those sentenced under it.
"He's stuck on an IPP with no release date in sight."
Origin
Acronym for Imprisonment for Public Protection, a sentence introduced in England and Wales in 2005.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'IPP' stand for?
'IPP' stands for Imprisonment for Public Protection — an indefinite sentence with no fixed release date.
Is the IPP sentence still used?
It was introduced in England and Wales in 2005 and abolished in 2012, but it still affects people who were sentenced under it before then.
Why is an IPP controversial?
Because it has no fixed release date, prisoners can remain inside indefinitely, as reflected in 'stuck on an IPP with no release date in sight.'
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