detention for life

Cards (7)

  • what act established this sentence?
    S258 sentencing act 2020
  • what offences get this sentence?
    very serious ones
  • for murder offences what occurs?
    mandatory life sentence
  • what is the minimum tariff for youth murder offence?
    12 years then license
  • what is the case example for offenders who got a detention for life?
    R v secretary of state for the home department, ex parte Venables & Thompson 1993
  • what case made changes to the court process where children are involved?
    T & V v UK 2000
  • what changes were made to court proceedings when children are involved?
    -casual language
    -no wigs
    -gowns optional