Mandy Lawrence is advocating for MPs to support a bill that would allow resentencing for prisoners like her son, James, who has been serving an indefinite prison term for 18 years. Convicted at 19 for threatening with a fake gun, he has faced multiple recalls after brief releases, leading to despair and mental health challenges. Despite the abolition of IPP sentences, the Ministry of Justice remains opposed to resentencing, citing public protection as a priority. With 90 IPP prisoners having committed suicide, Lawrence’s plight underscores the urgent need for reform in the system.

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