Corporate report

HMPPS annual report on the IPP sentence 2024 to 25

This is the second annual report on the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentence which includes a refreshed action plan.

From:
HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
Published
17 July 2025

Applies to England and Wales

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Ref: HC 1155

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This report sets out the action taken across HMPPS for the financial year 2024 to 25 to support those serving the IPP sentence in prison to work towards a safe release, and those in the community towards the termination of their licence.

The report also contains a refreshed IPP action plan which HMPPS will enact for the financial year 2025 to 26.

To ensure accountability and transparency about the progress being made, as part of this year’s annual review of the action plan we are also now incorporating several measurable targets. Further changes include:

  • a greater focus on actions which will see measurable changes to the number of people serving the IPP sentence, including how recall decisions are made and the support that is provided to prisoners upon release
  • development of a communication strategy to improve our communication and engagement with those serving IPP sentences in custody and the community, as well as our engagement with staff across both prison and probation
  • a renewed commitment to be transparent about the progress made, with a focus on improving the way data about the IPP cohort is captured

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Published 17 July 2025

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