IPP sentences labelled ‘psychological torture’ as man recalled to prison for fifth time (opens original article in a new tab)

A man serving an IPP sentence was recalled to prison for the fifth time after an unproven allegation, sparking international scrutiny over indefinite detention practices.

• Shaun Lloyd was recalled to prison for the fifth time under an IPP sentence for a minor crime committed at 18
• His latest recall was based on an unproven allegation from an anonymous phone call without formal charges
• The UN is investigating IPP sentences, criticized as 'psychological torture' and 'national scandal'