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

What the bill does

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.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

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

What stage is the Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL] at?

The Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL]?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL]?

The Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Woodley.

When was the Imprisonment for Public Protection (Re-sentencing) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 4 September 2024, at first reading.

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