IPP: ‘My brother lost his life because of a false allegation’: Publican took own life after recall on indefinite jail term

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Haydar Jefferies, 50, was still reeling from the death of his husband Andrew, described as ‘his soulmate and guiding light’, when he was recalled to prison Haydar’s grieving family has called for urgent change for IPP prisoners and an end to inmates being treated like “cattle” inside the overcrowded prison system. One phone call that a person made out of spite or anger.” His devastated mother Zhora said those struggling under an IPP sentence are doomed because they cannot defend themselves, adding: “His life came to an end and ended in the prison that he didn’t want to go back to because of that label: IPP.” The indefinite jail terms, which saw offenders handed a minimum term but no maximum, were introduced by New Labour in 2005 in a bid to be tough on crime. open image in gallery A inquest jury found staff failed to get medical care for Haydar as he descended into depression and psychosis inside HMP Coldingley, Surrey The family said the publican’s mental health started to deteriorate when he was not released after the police investigation into him was dropped. It must be so damaging.” open image in gallery The family said the prison failed to get help despite Haydar presenting with ‘every red flag imaginable' The inquest, heard by assistant coroner Caroline Topping, found Haydar should have been put on constant supervision and taken to a place of safety.