Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask His Majesty's Government how many people serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence are currently on licence in the community; and of those, how many have had their supervision requirement terminated, broken down by the number of years since they were first released from custody.
Answered by Lord Bellamy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
All IPP offenders are released on an IPP licence for a minimum period of 10 years. The Probation Service may apply to the Parole Board for the suspension of the supervisory conditions on an offender’s IPP licence only after the offender has completed five years of continuous, trouble-free resettlement and good behaviour in the community (other than in exceptional circumstances). The Parole Board is responsible for making the final decision on whether supervision should be suspended.
As of March 2022, 3,258 offenders, serving an IPP sentence, were on licence in the community. Of these, 172 offenders serving an IPP sentence have had their supervision requirement suspended. The following table shows this figure broken down by the number of years since they were first released from custody*.
Years since first release from custody | Count of IPP cases where the supervision requirement is terminated |
4 | 3 |
5 | 4 |
6 | 9 |
7 | 12 |
8 | 47 |
9 | 42 |
10 | 30 |
11 | 13 |
12 | 5 |
13 | 6 |
14 | 1 |
Grand Total | 172 |
*Data Caveats:
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar on 4 April (HL7159) which said there would be greater ministerial scrutiny of the moves of indeterminate sentence prisoners to open conditions”, whether this policy has already been put into effect and, if so, from what date; if the policy has not been put into effect, on what date it will come into force; which minister will be charged with undertaking the scrutiny referred to; what criteria will determine which cases are considered; against what criteria they will assess the case for a move to open conditions, and if these will differ from the criteria currently applied by officials; and what documentation the minister will receive and consider in order to reach a decision in the cases they consider personally.
Answered by Baroness Scott of Bybrook - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
Following a decision by the Deputy Prime Minister last year, there will now be greater scrutiny of Parole Board recommendations on open prison moves. The test for considering a recommendation for open conditions for Indeterminate Sentence Prisoners (ISPs) will change, and I will write to the noble Lord in due course to provide an update.
Our primary responsibility is to protect the public and it remains the case that the independent Parole Board will grant those serving indeterminate sentences release only once they have demonstrated they will no longer pose a significant risk to the public.
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prisoners subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences in England and Wales were progressed to open conditions but subsequently returned to closed conditions in each year since 2017.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
Year | Number of transfers of IPP prisoners from predominant function ‘Open’ to predominant function ‘Closed’ prisons |
2017 | 235 |
2018 | 205 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 116 |
Note: These figures exclude those recalled from IPP sentences.
Data sources and quality
The figures in this table have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large-scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
Almost invariably, an IPP prisoner will be approved for open conditions only in response to a positive recommendation from the Parole Board. Recently, the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice announced that there would be greater ministerial scrutiny of the moves of indeterminate sentence prisoners to open conditions. A prisoner in open conditions will be returned to closed conditions in response to poor behaviour or evidence of increased risk.
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prisoners subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences have been referred into the offender personality disorder pathway broken down by protected characteristics in each year since 2017.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
The IPP Action Plan is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of those serving IPP sentences, whether in prison or in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with measures mandated in the interests of public health, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented exceptional delivery models which inevitably had some impact on all operational work. A large number of IPP prisoners have been released each year since the IPP Action Plan was first introduced in 2016, and the Plan will be refreshed, reviewed and republished after careful consideration of the forthcoming Justice Select Committee’s Report and recommendations.
HL7157 & HL7158:
HMPPS operate four Progression Regimes in closed, adult male category C prisons which provide opportunities for parole-eligible prisoners who are not making anticipated progress, and particularly prioritise places for those serving an IPP sentence. The first Progression Regime opened at HMP Warren Hill in December 2014. Following the success of the Regime at HMP Warren Hill, a further three Progression Regimes were opened in 2018 at HMP The Humber, Erlestoke and Buckley Hall.
The following table shows the number of prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences that have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, Progression Regimes in each year since 2017.
Year | Received onto a Progression Regimes | Release from a Progression Regime |
2017 | 80 | 47 |
2018* | 124 | 30 |
2019 | 119 | 43 |
2020 | 92 | 43 |
2021 | 80 | 44 |
* Progression Regimes opened at HMPs Erlestoke, Humber and Buckley Hall.
These data have been drawn from local spreadsheets and databases held by the Progression Regimes, as national data systems can only capture movement for a whole prison, rather than individual units within a prison. As with any large scale recording systems, the figures are subject to possible errors with data migration and processing.
The total capacity of the Progression Regimes was 202 in 2017, with only the Progression Regime at HMP Warren Hill operational at that time. This number rose to 350 spaces (202 in HMP Warren Hill, 40 in HMP Erlestoke, 48 in HMP Humber and 60 in HMP Buckley Hall) with the opening of the three additional Progression Regime sites by the end of 2018. In 2019 a further 40 places were opened in HMP Erlestoke, however last year one of their Progression Regime units closed, affecting their number of places. This unit is being replaced with a new one later this year.
HL7160:
Psychology reviews for IPP prisoners commenced in 2016 and targeted those serving IPP sentences where no progress had been made to either open conditions or release despite 2 or more post tariff parole reviews. In 2019, the cohort was widened to incorporate IPP prisoners with tariffs of fewerless than 2 years. In 2021, the cohort was again expanded to include all those 5 or more years post tariff irrespective of whether they had been to open prison previously, those serving IPP sentences for non-sexual and non-violent offences, and those serving IPP sentences for robbery.
The following table shows the number of IPP psychology reviews completed for eligible IPP prisoners, as described above, each year since 2016. The high figure in 2016 reflects the fact that a large proportion of those eligible had their reviews in the first year the central reviews were introduced:
Year | Reviews completed |
2016 | 873 |
2017 | 209 |
2018 | 225 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 212 |
HL7161:
HMPPS Women’s Estate Psychology Services have implemented an indeterminate sentence prisoners strategy which includes the IPP cohort. The overarching goal of the strategy is to ensure that all are supported to progress through their prison sentences as quickly as possible. Psychologists regularly review cases and work with prison and probation colleagues to remove barriers to progression and expedite completion of interventions and services.
HL7216:
The following table shows the number of prisoners subject to IPP sentences that have had two or more post-tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017:
Snapshot Date | Total number of IPP prisoners with two or more “no release” decisions in their latest two reviews (up to the snapshot date)* |
31-Dec-17 | 1,173 |
31-Dec-18 | 1,028 |
31-Dec-19 | 943 |
31-Dec-20 | 887 |
31-Dec-21 | 874 |
*Caveats:
1. The figures in these tables have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
2. These figures include both the recalled and unreleased IPP populations.
HL7217 & HL7218:
The following data are produced from service provider returns and, whilst quality assured, are subject to reporter error. As of 31 December 2021 there were 4,869 people with IPP sentences who had been identified as meeting the screening criteria for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. OPD pathway screening is an administrative activity which does not necessarily mean someone needs a specific intervention to address a personality disorder. Such a need would be identified when the prisoner’s probation officer reviews the prisoner’s sentence plan to take account of the OPD pathway screening.
Of those identified as meeting the screening criteria, 2,780 are currently in custody (with 1,200 of these in custody on recall).
From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2021, a total of 1,892 offenders serving IPP sentences have been referred to OPD Services as follows:
Year of referral | No of IPP Referrals |
2017 | 177 |
2018 | 221 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 517 |
2021 | 619 |
Total (2017-2021) | 1892 |
To note: in the breakdown of protected characteristics below, some categories have been merged where necessary to avoid the risk of identifying individual offenders.
By Age:
Year of referral | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Total |
2017 | 11 | 72 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 94 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 221 |
2019 | 17 | 159 | 99 | 61 | 22 | 358 |
2020 | 19 | 238 | 150 | 86 | 24 | 517 |
2021 | 22 | 276 | 184 | 101 | 36 | 619 |
Total | 76 | 839 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 1892 |
By Ethnicity:
Year of referral | Asian: Asian British | Black: Black British | Mixed/ Multiple Ethnic Groups | Other / Not Stated | White | Total |
2017 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 177 |
2018 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 221 |
2019 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 295 | 358 |
2020 | 14 | 57 | 24 | 0 | 422 | 517 |
2021 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 505 | 619 |
Total | 53 | 197 | 86 | 8 | 1548 | 1892 |
By Sex:
Year of referral | Female | Male | Unspecified | Total |
2017 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 214 | 0 | 221 |
2019 | 11 | 347 | 0 | 358 |
2020 | 27 | 490 | 0 | 517 |
2021 | 39 | 577 | 3 | 619 |
Total | 87 | 1802 | 3 | 1892 |
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prisoners subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences have been referred into the offender personality disorder pathway in each year since 2017.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
The IPP Action Plan is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of those serving IPP sentences, whether in prison or in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with measures mandated in the interests of public health, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented exceptional delivery models which inevitably had some impact on all operational work. A large number of IPP prisoners have been released each year since the IPP Action Plan was first introduced in 2016, and the Plan will be refreshed, reviewed and republished after careful consideration of the forthcoming Justice Select Committee’s Report and recommendations.
HL7157 & HL7158:
HMPPS operate four Progression Regimes in closed, adult male category C prisons which provide opportunities for parole-eligible prisoners who are not making anticipated progress, and particularly prioritise places for those serving an IPP sentence. The first Progression Regime opened at HMP Warren Hill in December 2014. Following the success of the Regime at HMP Warren Hill, a further three Progression Regimes were opened in 2018 at HMP The Humber, Erlestoke and Buckley Hall.
The following table shows the number of prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences that have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, Progression Regimes in each year since 2017.
Year | Received onto a Progression Regimes | Release from a Progression Regime |
2017 | 80 | 47 |
2018* | 124 | 30 |
2019 | 119 | 43 |
2020 | 92 | 43 |
2021 | 80 | 44 |
* Progression Regimes opened at HMPs Erlestoke, Humber and Buckley Hall.
These data have been drawn from local spreadsheets and databases held by the Progression Regimes, as national data systems can only capture movement for a whole prison, rather than individual units within a prison. As with any large scale recording systems, the figures are subject to possible errors with data migration and processing.
The total capacity of the Progression Regimes was 202 in 2017, with only the Progression Regime at HMP Warren Hill operational at that time. This number rose to 350 spaces (202 in HMP Warren Hill, 40 in HMP Erlestoke, 48 in HMP Humber and 60 in HMP Buckley Hall) with the opening of the three additional Progression Regime sites by the end of 2018. In 2019 a further 40 places were opened in HMP Erlestoke, however last year one of their Progression Regime units closed, affecting their number of places. This unit is being replaced with a new one later this year.
HL7160:
Psychology reviews for IPP prisoners commenced in 2016 and targeted those serving IPP sentences where no progress had been made to either open conditions or release despite 2 or more post tariff parole reviews. In 2019, the cohort was widened to incorporate IPP prisoners with tariffs of fewerless than 2 years. In 2021, the cohort was again expanded to include all those 5 or more years post tariff irrespective of whether they had been to open prison previously, those serving IPP sentences for non-sexual and non-violent offences, and those serving IPP sentences for robbery.
The following table shows the number of IPP psychology reviews completed for eligible IPP prisoners, as described above, each year since 2016. The high figure in 2016 reflects the fact that a large proportion of those eligible had their reviews in the first year the central reviews were introduced:
Year | Reviews completed |
2016 | 873 |
2017 | 209 |
2018 | 225 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 212 |
HL7161:
HMPPS Women’s Estate Psychology Services have implemented an indeterminate sentence prisoners strategy which includes the IPP cohort. The overarching goal of the strategy is to ensure that all are supported to progress through their prison sentences as quickly as possible. Psychologists regularly review cases and work with prison and probation colleagues to remove barriers to progression and expedite completion of interventions and services.
HL7216:
The following table shows the number of prisoners subject to IPP sentences that have had two or more post-tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017:
Snapshot Date | Total number of IPP prisoners with two or more “no release” decisions in their latest two reviews (up to the snapshot date)* |
31-Dec-17 | 1,173 |
31-Dec-18 | 1,028 |
31-Dec-19 | 943 |
31-Dec-20 | 887 |
31-Dec-21 | 874 |
*Caveats:
1. The figures in these tables have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
2. These figures include both the recalled and unreleased IPP populations.
HL7217 & HL7218:
The following data are produced from service provider returns and, whilst quality assured, are subject to reporter error. As of 31 December 2021 there were 4,869 people with IPP sentences who had been identified as meeting the screening criteria for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. OPD pathway screening is an administrative activity which does not necessarily mean someone needs a specific intervention to address a personality disorder. Such a need would be identified when the prisoner’s probation officer reviews the prisoner’s sentence plan to take account of the OPD pathway screening.
Of those identified as meeting the screening criteria, 2,780 are currently in custody (with 1,200 of these in custody on recall).
From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2021, a total of 1,892 offenders serving IPP sentences have been referred to OPD Services as follows:
Year of referral | No of IPP Referrals |
2017 | 177 |
2018 | 221 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 517 |
2021 | 619 |
Total (2017-2021) | 1892 |
To note: in the breakdown of protected characteristics below, some categories have been merged where necessary to avoid the risk of identifying individual offenders.
By Age:
Year of referral | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Total |
2017 | 11 | 72 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 94 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 221 |
2019 | 17 | 159 | 99 | 61 | 22 | 358 |
2020 | 19 | 238 | 150 | 86 | 24 | 517 |
2021 | 22 | 276 | 184 | 101 | 36 | 619 |
Total | 76 | 839 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 1892 |
By Ethnicity:
Year of referral | Asian: Asian British | Black: Black British | Mixed/ Multiple Ethnic Groups | Other / Not Stated | White | Total |
2017 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 177 |
2018 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 221 |
2019 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 295 | 358 |
2020 | 14 | 57 | 24 | 0 | 422 | 517 |
2021 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 505 | 619 |
Total | 53 | 197 | 86 | 8 | 1548 | 1892 |
By Sex:
Year of referral | Female | Male | Unspecified | Total |
2017 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 214 | 0 | 221 |
2019 | 11 | 347 | 0 | 358 |
2020 | 27 | 490 | 0 | 517 |
2021 | 39 | 577 | 3 | 619 |
Total | 87 | 1802 | 3 | 1892 |
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prisoners subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences have had two or more post tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
The IPP Action Plan is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of those serving IPP sentences, whether in prison or in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with measures mandated in the interests of public health, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented exceptional delivery models which inevitably had some impact on all operational work. A large number of IPP prisoners have been released each year since the IPP Action Plan was first introduced in 2016, and the Plan will be refreshed, reviewed and republished after careful consideration of the forthcoming Justice Select Committee’s Report and recommendations.
HL7157 & HL7158:
HMPPS operate four Progression Regimes in closed, adult male category C prisons which provide opportunities for parole-eligible prisoners who are not making anticipated progress, and particularly prioritise places for those serving an IPP sentence. The first Progression Regime opened at HMP Warren Hill in December 2014. Following the success of the Regime at HMP Warren Hill, a further three Progression Regimes were opened in 2018 at HMP The Humber, Erlestoke and Buckley Hall.
The following table shows the number of prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences that have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, Progression Regimes in each year since 2017.
Year | Received onto a Progression Regimes | Release from a Progression Regime |
2017 | 80 | 47 |
2018* | 124 | 30 |
2019 | 119 | 43 |
2020 | 92 | 43 |
2021 | 80 | 44 |
* Progression Regimes opened at HMPs Erlestoke, Humber and Buckley Hall.
These data have been drawn from local spreadsheets and databases held by the Progression Regimes, as national data systems can only capture movement for a whole prison, rather than individual units within a prison. As with any large scale recording systems, the figures are subject to possible errors with data migration and processing.
The total capacity of the Progression Regimes was 202 in 2017, with only the Progression Regime at HMP Warren Hill operational at that time. This number rose to 350 spaces (202 in HMP Warren Hill, 40 in HMP Erlestoke, 48 in HMP Humber and 60 in HMP Buckley Hall) with the opening of the three additional Progression Regime sites by the end of 2018. In 2019 a further 40 places were opened in HMP Erlestoke, however last year one of their Progression Regime units closed, affecting their number of places. This unit is being replaced with a new one later this year.
HL7160:
Psychology reviews for IPP prisoners commenced in 2016 and targeted those serving IPP sentences where no progress had been made to either open conditions or release despite 2 or more post tariff parole reviews. In 2019, the cohort was widened to incorporate IPP prisoners with tariffs of fewerless than 2 years. In 2021, the cohort was again expanded to include all those 5 or more years post tariff irrespective of whether they had been to open prison previously, those serving IPP sentences for non-sexual and non-violent offences, and those serving IPP sentences for robbery.
The following table shows the number of IPP psychology reviews completed for eligible IPP prisoners, as described above, each year since 2016. The high figure in 2016 reflects the fact that a large proportion of those eligible had their reviews in the first year the central reviews were introduced:
Year | Reviews completed |
2016 | 873 |
2017 | 209 |
2018 | 225 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 212 |
HL7161:
HMPPS Women’s Estate Psychology Services have implemented an indeterminate sentence prisoners strategy which includes the IPP cohort. The overarching goal of the strategy is to ensure that all are supported to progress through their prison sentences as quickly as possible. Psychologists regularly review cases and work with prison and probation colleagues to remove barriers to progression and expedite completion of interventions and services.
HL7216:
The following table shows the number of prisoners subject to IPP sentences that have had two or more post-tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017:
Snapshot Date | Total number of IPP prisoners with two or more “no release” decisions in their latest two reviews (up to the snapshot date)* |
31-Dec-17 | 1,173 |
31-Dec-18 | 1,028 |
31-Dec-19 | 943 |
31-Dec-20 | 887 |
31-Dec-21 | 874 |
*Caveats:
1. The figures in these tables have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
2. These figures include both the recalled and unreleased IPP populations.
HL7217 & HL7218:
The following data are produced from service provider returns and, whilst quality assured, are subject to reporter error. As of 31 December 2021 there were 4,869 people with IPP sentences who had been identified as meeting the screening criteria for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. OPD pathway screening is an administrative activity which does not necessarily mean someone needs a specific intervention to address a personality disorder. Such a need would be identified when the prisoner’s probation officer reviews the prisoner’s sentence plan to take account of the OPD pathway screening.
Of those identified as meeting the screening criteria, 2,780 are currently in custody (with 1,200 of these in custody on recall).
From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2021, a total of 1,892 offenders serving IPP sentences have been referred to OPD Services as follows:
Year of referral | No of IPP Referrals |
2017 | 177 |
2018 | 221 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 517 |
2021 | 619 |
Total (2017-2021) | 1892 |
To note: in the breakdown of protected characteristics below, some categories have been merged where necessary to avoid the risk of identifying individual offenders.
By Age:
Year of referral | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Total |
2017 | 11 | 72 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 94 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 221 |
2019 | 17 | 159 | 99 | 61 | 22 | 358 |
2020 | 19 | 238 | 150 | 86 | 24 | 517 |
2021 | 22 | 276 | 184 | 101 | 36 | 619 |
Total | 76 | 839 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 1892 |
By Ethnicity:
Year of referral | Asian: Asian British | Black: Black British | Mixed/ Multiple Ethnic Groups | Other / Not Stated | White | Total |
2017 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 177 |
2018 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 221 |
2019 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 295 | 358 |
2020 | 14 | 57 | 24 | 0 | 422 | 517 |
2021 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 505 | 619 |
Total | 53 | 197 | 86 | 8 | 1548 | 1892 |
By Sex:
Year of referral | Female | Male | Unspecified | Total |
2017 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 214 | 0 | 221 |
2019 | 11 | 347 | 0 | 358 |
2020 | 27 | 490 | 0 | 517 |
2021 | 39 | 577 | 3 | 619 |
Total | 87 | 1802 | 3 | 1892 |
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in identifying gaps in the provision of learning, training and progression opportunities for women prisoners subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, further to the Joint IPP Action Plan by Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service and Parole Board, published in June 2019.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
The IPP Action Plan is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of those serving IPP sentences, whether in prison or in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with measures mandated in the interests of public health, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented exceptional delivery models which inevitably had some impact on all operational work. A large number of IPP prisoners have been released each year since the IPP Action Plan was first introduced in 2016, and the Plan will be refreshed, reviewed and republished after careful consideration of the forthcoming Justice Select Committee’s Report and recommendations.
HL7157 & HL7158:
HMPPS operate four Progression Regimes in closed, adult male category C prisons which provide opportunities for parole-eligible prisoners who are not making anticipated progress, and particularly prioritise places for those serving an IPP sentence. The first Progression Regime opened at HMP Warren Hill in December 2014. Following the success of the Regime at HMP Warren Hill, a further three Progression Regimes were opened in 2018 at HMP The Humber, Erlestoke and Buckley Hall.
The following table shows the number of prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences that have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, Progression Regimes in each year since 2017.
Year | Received onto a Progression Regimes | Release from a Progression Regime |
2017 | 80 | 47 |
2018* | 124 | 30 |
2019 | 119 | 43 |
2020 | 92 | 43 |
2021 | 80 | 44 |
* Progression Regimes opened at HMPs Erlestoke, Humber and Buckley Hall.
These data have been drawn from local spreadsheets and databases held by the Progression Regimes, as national data systems can only capture movement for a whole prison, rather than individual units within a prison. As with any large scale recording systems, the figures are subject to possible errors with data migration and processing.
The total capacity of the Progression Regimes was 202 in 2017, with only the Progression Regime at HMP Warren Hill operational at that time. This number rose to 350 spaces (202 in HMP Warren Hill, 40 in HMP Erlestoke, 48 in HMP Humber and 60 in HMP Buckley Hall) with the opening of the three additional Progression Regime sites by the end of 2018. In 2019 a further 40 places were opened in HMP Erlestoke, however last year one of their Progression Regime units closed, affecting their number of places. This unit is being replaced with a new one later this year.
HL7160:
Psychology reviews for IPP prisoners commenced in 2016 and targeted those serving IPP sentences where no progress had been made to either open conditions or release despite 2 or more post tariff parole reviews. In 2019, the cohort was widened to incorporate IPP prisoners with tariffs of fewerless than 2 years. In 2021, the cohort was again expanded to include all those 5 or more years post tariff irrespective of whether they had been to open prison previously, those serving IPP sentences for non-sexual and non-violent offences, and those serving IPP sentences for robbery.
The following table shows the number of IPP psychology reviews completed for eligible IPP prisoners, as described above, each year since 2016. The high figure in 2016 reflects the fact that a large proportion of those eligible had their reviews in the first year the central reviews were introduced:
Year | Reviews completed |
2016 | 873 |
2017 | 209 |
2018 | 225 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 212 |
HL7161:
HMPPS Women’s Estate Psychology Services have implemented an indeterminate sentence prisoners strategy which includes the IPP cohort. The overarching goal of the strategy is to ensure that all are supported to progress through their prison sentences as quickly as possible. Psychologists regularly review cases and work with prison and probation colleagues to remove barriers to progression and expedite completion of interventions and services.
HL7216:
The following table shows the number of prisoners subject to IPP sentences that have had two or more post-tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017:
Snapshot Date | Total number of IPP prisoners with two or more “no release” decisions in their latest two reviews (up to the snapshot date)* |
31-Dec-17 | 1,173 |
31-Dec-18 | 1,028 |
31-Dec-19 | 943 |
31-Dec-20 | 887 |
31-Dec-21 | 874 |
*Caveats:
1. The figures in these tables have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
2. These figures include both the recalled and unreleased IPP populations.
HL7217 & HL7218:
The following data are produced from service provider returns and, whilst quality assured, are subject to reporter error. As of 31 December 2021 there were 4,869 people with IPP sentences who had been identified as meeting the screening criteria for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. OPD pathway screening is an administrative activity which does not necessarily mean someone needs a specific intervention to address a personality disorder. Such a need would be identified when the prisoner’s probation officer reviews the prisoner’s sentence plan to take account of the OPD pathway screening.
Of those identified as meeting the screening criteria, 2,780 are currently in custody (with 1,200 of these in custody on recall).
From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2021, a total of 1,892 offenders serving IPP sentences have been referred to OPD Services as follows:
Year of referral | No of IPP Referrals |
2017 | 177 |
2018 | 221 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 517 |
2021 | 619 |
Total (2017-2021) | 1892 |
To note: in the breakdown of protected characteristics below, some categories have been merged where necessary to avoid the risk of identifying individual offenders.
By Age:
Year of referral | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Total |
2017 | 11 | 72 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 94 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 221 |
2019 | 17 | 159 | 99 | 61 | 22 | 358 |
2020 | 19 | 238 | 150 | 86 | 24 | 517 |
2021 | 22 | 276 | 184 | 101 | 36 | 619 |
Total | 76 | 839 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 1892 |
By Ethnicity:
Year of referral | Asian: Asian British | Black: Black British | Mixed/ Multiple Ethnic Groups | Other / Not Stated | White | Total |
2017 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 177 |
2018 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 221 |
2019 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 295 | 358 |
2020 | 14 | 57 | 24 | 0 | 422 | 517 |
2021 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 505 | 619 |
Total | 53 | 197 | 86 | 8 | 1548 | 1892 |
By Sex:
Year of referral | Female | Male | Unspecified | Total |
2017 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 214 | 0 | 221 |
2019 | 11 | 347 | 0 | 358 |
2020 | 27 | 490 | 0 | 517 |
2021 | 39 | 577 | 3 | 619 |
Total | 87 | 1802 | 3 | 1892 |
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prisoners subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences have been reviewed by Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service psychology services in each year since 2017.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
The IPP Action Plan is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of those serving IPP sentences, whether in prison or in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with measures mandated in the interests of public health, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented exceptional delivery models which inevitably had some impact on all operational work. A large number of IPP prisoners have been released each year since the IPP Action Plan was first introduced in 2016, and the Plan will be refreshed, reviewed and republished after careful consideration of the forthcoming Justice Select Committee’s Report and recommendations.
HL7157 & HL7158:
HMPPS operate four Progression Regimes in closed, adult male category C prisons which provide opportunities for parole-eligible prisoners who are not making anticipated progress, and particularly prioritise places for those serving an IPP sentence. The first Progression Regime opened at HMP Warren Hill in December 2014. Following the success of the Regime at HMP Warren Hill, a further three Progression Regimes were opened in 2018 at HMP The Humber, Erlestoke and Buckley Hall.
The following table shows the number of prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences that have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, Progression Regimes in each year since 2017.
Year | Received onto a Progression Regimes | Release from a Progression Regime |
2017 | 80 | 47 |
2018* | 124 | 30 |
2019 | 119 | 43 |
2020 | 92 | 43 |
2021 | 80 | 44 |
* Progression Regimes opened at HMPs Erlestoke, Humber and Buckley Hall.
These data have been drawn from local spreadsheets and databases held by the Progression Regimes, as national data systems can only capture movement for a whole prison, rather than individual units within a prison. As with any large scale recording systems, the figures are subject to possible errors with data migration and processing.
The total capacity of the Progression Regimes was 202 in 2017, with only the Progression Regime at HMP Warren Hill operational at that time. This number rose to 350 spaces (202 in HMP Warren Hill, 40 in HMP Erlestoke, 48 in HMP Humber and 60 in HMP Buckley Hall) with the opening of the three additional Progression Regime sites by the end of 2018. In 2019 a further 40 places were opened in HMP Erlestoke, however last year one of their Progression Regime units closed, affecting their number of places. This unit is being replaced with a new one later this year.
HL7160:
Psychology reviews for IPP prisoners commenced in 2016 and targeted those serving IPP sentences where no progress had been made to either open conditions or release despite 2 or more post tariff parole reviews. In 2019, the cohort was widened to incorporate IPP prisoners with tariffs of fewerless than 2 years. In 2021, the cohort was again expanded to include all those 5 or more years post tariff irrespective of whether they had been to open prison previously, those serving IPP sentences for non-sexual and non-violent offences, and those serving IPP sentences for robbery.
The following table shows the number of IPP psychology reviews completed for eligible IPP prisoners, as described above, each year since 2016. The high figure in 2016 reflects the fact that a large proportion of those eligible had their reviews in the first year the central reviews were introduced:
Year | Reviews completed |
2016 | 873 |
2017 | 209 |
2018 | 225 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 212 |
HL7161:
HMPPS Women’s Estate Psychology Services have implemented an indeterminate sentence prisoners strategy which includes the IPP cohort. The overarching goal of the strategy is to ensure that all are supported to progress through their prison sentences as quickly as possible. Psychologists regularly review cases and work with prison and probation colleagues to remove barriers to progression and expedite completion of interventions and services.
HL7216:
The following table shows the number of prisoners subject to IPP sentences that have had two or more post-tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017:
Snapshot Date | Total number of IPP prisoners with two or more “no release” decisions in their latest two reviews (up to the snapshot date)* |
31-Dec-17 | 1,173 |
31-Dec-18 | 1,028 |
31-Dec-19 | 943 |
31-Dec-20 | 887 |
31-Dec-21 | 874 |
*Caveats:
1. The figures in these tables have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
2. These figures include both the recalled and unreleased IPP populations.
HL7217 & HL7218:
The following data are produced from service provider returns and, whilst quality assured, are subject to reporter error. As of 31 December 2021 there were 4,869 people with IPP sentences who had been identified as meeting the screening criteria for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. OPD pathway screening is an administrative activity which does not necessarily mean someone needs a specific intervention to address a personality disorder. Such a need would be identified when the prisoner’s probation officer reviews the prisoner’s sentence plan to take account of the OPD pathway screening.
Of those identified as meeting the screening criteria, 2,780 are currently in custody (with 1,200 of these in custody on recall).
From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2021, a total of 1,892 offenders serving IPP sentences have been referred to OPD Services as follows:
Year of referral | No of IPP Referrals |
2017 | 177 |
2018 | 221 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 517 |
2021 | 619 |
Total (2017-2021) | 1892 |
To note: in the breakdown of protected characteristics below, some categories have been merged where necessary to avoid the risk of identifying individual offenders.
By Age:
Year of referral | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Total |
2017 | 11 | 72 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 94 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 221 |
2019 | 17 | 159 | 99 | 61 | 22 | 358 |
2020 | 19 | 238 | 150 | 86 | 24 | 517 |
2021 | 22 | 276 | 184 | 101 | 36 | 619 |
Total | 76 | 839 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 1892 |
By Ethnicity:
Year of referral | Asian: Asian British | Black: Black British | Mixed/ Multiple Ethnic Groups | Other / Not Stated | White | Total |
2017 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 177 |
2018 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 221 |
2019 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 295 | 358 |
2020 | 14 | 57 | 24 | 0 | 422 | 517 |
2021 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 505 | 619 |
Total | 53 | 197 | 86 | 8 | 1548 | 1892 |
By Sex:
Year of referral | Female | Male | Unspecified | Total |
2017 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 214 | 0 | 221 |
2019 | 11 | 347 | 0 | 358 |
2020 | 27 | 490 | 0 | 517 |
2021 | 39 | 577 | 3 | 619 |
Total | 87 | 1802 | 3 | 1892 |
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many places were available in progression regimes for prisoners subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences in England and Wales in each year since 2017, broken down by establishment.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
The IPP Action Plan is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of those serving IPP sentences, whether in prison or in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with measures mandated in the interests of public health, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented exceptional delivery models which inevitably had some impact on all operational work. A large number of IPP prisoners have been released each year since the IPP Action Plan was first introduced in 2016, and the Plan will be refreshed, reviewed and republished after careful consideration of the forthcoming Justice Select Committee’s Report and recommendations.
HL7157 & HL7158:
HMPPS operate four Progression Regimes in closed, adult male category C prisons which provide opportunities for parole-eligible prisoners who are not making anticipated progress, and particularly prioritise places for those serving an IPP sentence. The first Progression Regime opened at HMP Warren Hill in December 2014. Following the success of the Regime at HMP Warren Hill, a further three Progression Regimes were opened in 2018 at HMP The Humber, Erlestoke and Buckley Hall.
The following table shows the number of prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences that have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, Progression Regimes in each year since 2017.
Year | Received onto a Progression Regimes | Release from a Progression Regime |
2017 | 80 | 47 |
2018* | 124 | 30 |
2019 | 119 | 43 |
2020 | 92 | 43 |
2021 | 80 | 44 |
* Progression Regimes opened at HMPs Erlestoke, Humber and Buckley Hall.
These data have been drawn from local spreadsheets and databases held by the Progression Regimes, as national data systems can only capture movement for a whole prison, rather than individual units within a prison. As with any large scale recording systems, the figures are subject to possible errors with data migration and processing.
The total capacity of the Progression Regimes was 202 in 2017, with only the Progression Regime at HMP Warren Hill operational at that time. This number rose to 350 spaces (202 in HMP Warren Hill, 40 in HMP Erlestoke, 48 in HMP Humber and 60 in HMP Buckley Hall) with the opening of the three additional Progression Regime sites by the end of 2018. In 2019 a further 40 places were opened in HMP Erlestoke, however last year one of their Progression Regime units closed, affecting their number of places. This unit is being replaced with a new one later this year.
HL7160:
Psychology reviews for IPP prisoners commenced in 2016 and targeted those serving IPP sentences where no progress had been made to either open conditions or release despite 2 or more post tariff parole reviews. In 2019, the cohort was widened to incorporate IPP prisoners with tariffs of fewerless than 2 years. In 2021, the cohort was again expanded to include all those 5 or more years post tariff irrespective of whether they had been to open prison previously, those serving IPP sentences for non-sexual and non-violent offences, and those serving IPP sentences for robbery.
The following table shows the number of IPP psychology reviews completed for eligible IPP prisoners, as described above, each year since 2016. The high figure in 2016 reflects the fact that a large proportion of those eligible had their reviews in the first year the central reviews were introduced:
Year | Reviews completed |
2016 | 873 |
2017 | 209 |
2018 | 225 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 212 |
HL7161:
HMPPS Women’s Estate Psychology Services have implemented an indeterminate sentence prisoners strategy which includes the IPP cohort. The overarching goal of the strategy is to ensure that all are supported to progress through their prison sentences as quickly as possible. Psychologists regularly review cases and work with prison and probation colleagues to remove barriers to progression and expedite completion of interventions and services.
HL7216:
The following table shows the number of prisoners subject to IPP sentences that have had two or more post-tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017:
Snapshot Date | Total number of IPP prisoners with two or more “no release” decisions in their latest two reviews (up to the snapshot date)* |
31-Dec-17 | 1,173 |
31-Dec-18 | 1,028 |
31-Dec-19 | 943 |
31-Dec-20 | 887 |
31-Dec-21 | 874 |
*Caveats:
1. The figures in these tables have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
2. These figures include both the recalled and unreleased IPP populations.
HL7217 & HL7218:
The following data are produced from service provider returns and, whilst quality assured, are subject to reporter error. As of 31 December 2021 there were 4,869 people with IPP sentences who had been identified as meeting the screening criteria for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. OPD pathway screening is an administrative activity which does not necessarily mean someone needs a specific intervention to address a personality disorder. Such a need would be identified when the prisoner’s probation officer reviews the prisoner’s sentence plan to take account of the OPD pathway screening.
Of those identified as meeting the screening criteria, 2,780 are currently in custody (with 1,200 of these in custody on recall).
From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2021, a total of 1,892 offenders serving IPP sentences have been referred to OPD Services as follows:
Year of referral | No of IPP Referrals |
2017 | 177 |
2018 | 221 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 517 |
2021 | 619 |
Total (2017-2021) | 1892 |
To note: in the breakdown of protected characteristics below, some categories have been merged where necessary to avoid the risk of identifying individual offenders.
By Age:
Year of referral | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Total |
2017 | 11 | 72 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 94 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 221 |
2019 | 17 | 159 | 99 | 61 | 22 | 358 |
2020 | 19 | 238 | 150 | 86 | 24 | 517 |
2021 | 22 | 276 | 184 | 101 | 36 | 619 |
Total | 76 | 839 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 1892 |
By Ethnicity:
Year of referral | Asian: Asian British | Black: Black British | Mixed/ Multiple Ethnic Groups | Other / Not Stated | White | Total |
2017 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 177 |
2018 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 221 |
2019 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 295 | 358 |
2020 | 14 | 57 | 24 | 0 | 422 | 517 |
2021 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 505 | 619 |
Total | 53 | 197 | 86 | 8 | 1548 | 1892 |
By Sex:
Year of referral | Female | Male | Unspecified | Total |
2017 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 214 | 0 | 221 |
2019 | 11 | 347 | 0 | 358 |
2020 | 27 | 490 | 0 | 517 |
2021 | 39 | 577 | 3 | 619 |
Total | 87 | 1802 | 3 | 1892 |
Asked by: Lord Moylan (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, progression regimes in each year since 2017.
Answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
The IPP Action Plan is regularly reviewed to ensure that it is responsive to the needs of those serving IPP sentences, whether in prison or in the community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with measures mandated in the interests of public health, HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) implemented exceptional delivery models which inevitably had some impact on all operational work. A large number of IPP prisoners have been released each year since the IPP Action Plan was first introduced in 2016, and the Plan will be refreshed, reviewed and republished after careful consideration of the forthcoming Justice Select Committee’s Report and recommendations.
HL7157 & HL7158:
HMPPS operate four Progression Regimes in closed, adult male category C prisons which provide opportunities for parole-eligible prisoners who are not making anticipated progress, and particularly prioritise places for those serving an IPP sentence. The first Progression Regime opened at HMP Warren Hill in December 2014. Following the success of the Regime at HMP Warren Hill, a further three Progression Regimes were opened in 2018 at HMP The Humber, Erlestoke and Buckley Hall.
The following table shows the number of prisoners in England and Wales subject to Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences that have been (1) received into, and (2) released from, Progression Regimes in each year since 2017.
Year | Received onto a Progression Regimes | Release from a Progression Regime |
2017 | 80 | 47 |
2018* | 124 | 30 |
2019 | 119 | 43 |
2020 | 92 | 43 |
2021 | 80 | 44 |
* Progression Regimes opened at HMPs Erlestoke, Humber and Buckley Hall.
These data have been drawn from local spreadsheets and databases held by the Progression Regimes, as national data systems can only capture movement for a whole prison, rather than individual units within a prison. As with any large scale recording systems, the figures are subject to possible errors with data migration and processing.
The total capacity of the Progression Regimes was 202 in 2017, with only the Progression Regime at HMP Warren Hill operational at that time. This number rose to 350 spaces (202 in HMP Warren Hill, 40 in HMP Erlestoke, 48 in HMP Humber and 60 in HMP Buckley Hall) with the opening of the three additional Progression Regime sites by the end of 2018. In 2019 a further 40 places were opened in HMP Erlestoke, however last year one of their Progression Regime units closed, affecting their number of places. This unit is being replaced with a new one later this year.
HL7160:
Psychology reviews for IPP prisoners commenced in 2016 and targeted those serving IPP sentences where no progress had been made to either open conditions or release despite 2 or more post tariff parole reviews. In 2019, the cohort was widened to incorporate IPP prisoners with tariffs of fewerless than 2 years. In 2021, the cohort was again expanded to include all those 5 or more years post tariff irrespective of whether they had been to open prison previously, those serving IPP sentences for non-sexual and non-violent offences, and those serving IPP sentences for robbery.
The following table shows the number of IPP psychology reviews completed for eligible IPP prisoners, as described above, each year since 2016. The high figure in 2016 reflects the fact that a large proportion of those eligible had their reviews in the first year the central reviews were introduced:
Year | Reviews completed |
2016 | 873 |
2017 | 209 |
2018 | 225 |
2019 | 159 |
2020 | 107 |
2021 | 212 |
HL7161:
HMPPS Women’s Estate Psychology Services have implemented an indeterminate sentence prisoners strategy which includes the IPP cohort. The overarching goal of the strategy is to ensure that all are supported to progress through their prison sentences as quickly as possible. Psychologists regularly review cases and work with prison and probation colleagues to remove barriers to progression and expedite completion of interventions and services.
HL7216:
The following table shows the number of prisoners subject to IPP sentences that have had two or more post-tariff parole reviews with no progression to (1) open conditions, or (2) release, in each year since 2017:
Snapshot Date | Total number of IPP prisoners with two or more “no release” decisions in their latest two reviews (up to the snapshot date)* |
31-Dec-17 | 1,173 |
31-Dec-18 | 1,028 |
31-Dec-19 | 943 |
31-Dec-20 | 887 |
31-Dec-21 | 874 |
*Caveats:
1. The figures in these tables have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.
2. These figures include both the recalled and unreleased IPP populations.
HL7217 & HL7218:
The following data are produced from service provider returns and, whilst quality assured, are subject to reporter error. As of 31 December 2021 there were 4,869 people with IPP sentences who had been identified as meeting the screening criteria for the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. OPD pathway screening is an administrative activity which does not necessarily mean someone needs a specific intervention to address a personality disorder. Such a need would be identified when the prisoner’s probation officer reviews the prisoner’s sentence plan to take account of the OPD pathway screening.
Of those identified as meeting the screening criteria, 2,780 are currently in custody (with 1,200 of these in custody on recall).
From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2021, a total of 1,892 offenders serving IPP sentences have been referred to OPD Services as follows:
Year of referral | No of IPP Referrals |
2017 | 177 |
2018 | 221 |
2019 | 358 |
2020 | 517 |
2021 | 619 |
Total (2017-2021) | 1892 |
To note: in the breakdown of protected characteristics below, some categories have been merged where necessary to avoid the risk of identifying individual offenders.
By Age:
Year of referral | 18-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | Total |
2017 | 11 | 72 | 53 | 33 | 8 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 94 | 66 | 44 | 10 | 221 |
2019 | 17 | 159 | 99 | 61 | 22 | 358 |
2020 | 19 | 238 | 150 | 86 | 24 | 517 |
2021 | 22 | 276 | 184 | 101 | 36 | 619 |
Total | 76 | 839 | 552 | 325 | 100 | 1892 |
By Ethnicity:
Year of referral | Asian: Asian British | Black: Black British | Mixed/ Multiple Ethnic Groups | Other / Not Stated | White | Total |
2017 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 177 |
2018 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 221 |
2019 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 295 | 358 |
2020 | 14 | 57 | 24 | 0 | 422 | 517 |
2021 | 12 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 505 | 619 |
Total | 53 | 197 | 86 | 8 | 1548 | 1892 |
By Sex:
Year of referral | Female | Male | Unspecified | Total |
2017 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 177 |
2018 | 7 | 214 | 0 | 221 |
2019 | 11 | 347 | 0 | 358 |
2020 | 27 | 490 | 0 | 517 |
2021 | 39 | 577 | 3 | 619 |
Total | 87 | 1802 | 3 | 1892 |