Recall rules to be eased on indefinite jail sentences in England and Wales

Licence period could be terminated from five years after release instead of current 10 years, in positive step'

Prisoners released on licence after serving time under an abolished and much-maligned indefinite sentencing scheme in England and Wales could have the period in which they can be recalled to prison halved under new rules.

The changes to the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) scheme would mean that IPP prisoners could in theory have their licence period in which they can be recalled terminated five years after release rather than the current 10 years.