1. The Committee feels strongly that seriously ill inmates should not be incarcerated, not only because it is inhumane, but also because detaining inmates who, due to their medical conditions could not possibly pose a threat to society comes at a huge cost to the state. Where possible those inmates who are seriously ill should be conditionally released to hospices and the DCS should increase efforts to build partnerships in this regard. The Committee welcomes the intended review of the medical parole system, and hopes that it will bring relief to seriously ill inmates too, and not only those who are terminally ill.