A life sentence could be imposed without a minimum term if the seriousness of the offence, rather than the risk of reoffending, warranted it.
A life sentence could be imposed without a minimum term if the seriousness of the offence, rather than the risk of reoffending, warranted it.
AUTOMATIC LIFE IMPRISONMENT CHILD SEX OFFENCES LIFE IMPRISONMENT MINIMUM TERM NO MINIMUM TERM SET POWERS OF CRIMINAL COURTS (SENTENCING) ACT 2000 s.82A(4) RAPE s.109 s.82A SENTENCING TWO SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BOY VICTIMS