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Originally Posted by Jimbuna
I am not sure I understand this sentence. Is this some nuance of UK Law?
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A life sentence in the UK is mandatory if convicted of murder but the judge then decides the minimum term in years that must be served before any consideration can be given to a release date.[/QUOTE]
Is there any circumstances where this is not the case? Something like a crime of passion kind of scenario?
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