Prisoners serving Indeterminate Sentences for Public Protection (IPP), a controversial legal measure that allows indefinite imprisonment without a set release date, have increasingly resorted to self-harm. Some have reported severe injuries, highlighting the psychological strain of living without certainty about their future. In response, the UK government has pledged to end the IPP regime, which critics argue has trapped individuals in prison for life without the possibility of parole, even if they no longer pose a threat to the public. Wayne Gregory, an IPP prisoner who has been incarcerated for nearly 20 years, left a message in blood on a prison wall: "Just in case I die, IPP killed me." Gregory has self-harmed extensively, including mutilating his face and body, and is seeking a transfer to a secure hospital. He described his self-harm as a direct consequence of his IPP sentence, noting that his brother was released eight years ago, while he remains trapped without a release date. His situation reflects the anguish of those who feel abandoned by the system. Carl Lamb, another IPP prisoner, cut off his own ear in protest against his indefinite sentence. His brother, Danny Eggar, described the mental decline caused by the uncertainty of never knowing when—if ever—he might be released. Lamb is currently held at HMP Woodhill and expressed cautious hope after the prime minister pledged to end the injustice of IPP sentences. Similarly, Thomas White, who served over 14 years for stealing a mobile phone, set himself on fire and later smashed his face on the floor in desperation. His family campaigned for his transfer to a hospital, but he was recently returned to prison without a release date. His sister, pastor Clara White, has called for the government to provide a clear timeline for prisoners’ futures. The prime minister has announced that the IPP sentence will be abolished before the end of the current parliament, offering hope to thousands of affected prisoners. However, the government has yet to outline specific plans for addressing the issue, including how to support inmates toward eventual release. Justice Secretary Alex Norris stated that legislation to end the IPP sentence "once and for all" will be introduced by the end of the parliamentary term, stressing the need to balance public safety with fairness. A cross-party oversight group, including Lord David Blunkett—who originally proposed the IPP sentence—and former justice secretary Robert Buckland, will oversee the reform process.