As a teenager, John was jailed for assaulting someone and stealing their bike. That was 17 years ago – will he ever be released?
Jun 21, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
Indeterminate sentences are devastating to mental health, but prisoners with mental illness are less likely to be released. The result is a vicious cycle whereby the most vulnerable inmates often have the least chance of getting out – as John’s case shows. By Sophie Atkinson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
