Usman Khan was sentenced for serious terror offence in Feb 2012. Thought to be so dangerous by judge he was given IPP sentence to prevent release if still serious threat. Instead he was released 6 yrs later without Parole Board assessment. How cd this be allowed to happen? ...1
When the Government replaced IPPs in December 2012 they claimed new arrangements would still protect the public. Why have they failed in this case? ...2
What assessment did the Government make of the number of serious criminals or terrorists originally given IPPs who could be released early without any Parole Board assessment? How many other convicted terrorists are in this situation ...3
When Appeal Court in 2013 replaced Usman Khan's IPP with an extended sentence they said “such a decision is better left to the Parole Board” So why wasn’t there any arrangement for parole board consideration? What alternative action did the government take given the risks? ...4
Was a security or Prevent assessment done of Khan before release? Did they believe he was still a risk? Previously Govt could have applied a Control Order to restrict his location if dangerous, but they were abolished in 2012. Did Govt apply or consider a TPIM? If not why not? 5
What monitoring arrangements were applied to Usman Khan? Was there any restriction on his movement to prevent him going into central London? Were probation, police or security services aware that he was going to a big public conference? Did they have resources to monitor him? ..6
How many other convicted terrorists may be in a similar situation? Govt was warned about the risks of ending IPPs, the lack of resources for probation, monitoring and rehabilitation, and about the number of convicted terrorists due for release. What action did they take? ..7
