>> And as for life, it should mean life. Not a 30 year tariff. Be interesting
>> to see what the scumbag who killed Tia Sharp gets.
Life is mandatory for murder. There are though, realistically, different degrees of murder ranging from over enthusiastic self defence to mass slaughter by terror or the sexually motivated killing of children*. The sentence should reflect that.
The tariff set by the Judge is the period that must be served before release on parole can be considered. Even after that period the killer will have to convince the parole board he's reformed. Out on parole he can still be recalled if he breaks conditions - as in the James Bulger case.
There are a few cases, and Tia Sharpe's murderer may be one, where the judge orders a whole of life tariff - no prospect of release.
*The option of US style 'degrees' of murder has been advocated but rejected by Ministers. I make that point apolitically lest anybody thinks my left leaning affects my view.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Tue 14 May 13 at 09:49
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