Two men serving indefinite jail sentences freed after two decades
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Criminal Cases Review Commission category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Criminal Cases Review Commission category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Convicted pair, plus third man released in August, have IPPs replaced after serving much longer than minimum terms
Two men jailed with indefinite sentences for public protection (IPPs) have been freed after each serving about two decades in custody despite receiving minimum terms of two years or less.
A high court judge and a magistrate hearing an appeal after a review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) told Luke Ings and Liam Bennett they would be freed, and also replaced an indeterminate sentence given to a third man, James Ward.
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