When Is A Minimum Term Not A Minimum Term?

[mushroom25]

when you're a model prisoner, it seems - irrespective of how despicable you were.....
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7363158/joshua-davies-murder-schoolgirl-rebecca-aylward-rock-breakfast-freedom/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6219191/Teenage-killer-15-bludgeoned-ex-girlfriend-death-applies-early-release.html
I hope he's rejected - but I bet he'll be free in less than a year.

[andy-hughes]

I think that is highly unlikely.

The legal system allows an individual who was under eighteen at the time of conviction to apply for release when half the sentence has been served.

However, if you read the link, it advises that such a release is extremely rare, so there is absolutely no guarantee that Mr Davies is going to have his appeal granted - and the advice of the link points to the indication that he is likely to be in prison for some time yet.

[andy-hughes]

A further thought - the right to appeal after half the sentence has been served is mandatory, and is not affected by the prisoner's status.

His status may influence the powers-that-be with regard to his suitability for release, but again, given the circumstances of the crime, and his evidenced persona at the time, I would suggest there is little to indicate that a sympathetic response will be forthcoming.

[EDDIE51]

He has only APPLIED for early release. VERY unlikely to be accepted.

[andy-hughes]

Indeed - I've 'applied' for a date with Emma Willis - doesn't mean I'll get one - although my chances are probably higher!!

[youngmafbog]

I hope it is rejected and soon.

Must be terrible for the families, no thought seems to be given for them always the perpetrator made to look the victim.

[Peter Pedant]

// Indeed - I've 'applied' for a date with Emma Willis - doesn't mean I'll get one - although my chances are probably higher!!//

yeah in this spirit of frivolity in serious questions

I was gonna say: when is a minimum term NOT a minimum term ?
when it is a marriage ! ter daaah !

[Old_Geezer]

How did you get the application form ?

[mushroom25]

//A further thought - the right to appeal after half the sentence has been served is mandatory, and is not affected by the prisoner's status. //

could you just clarify andy - does the automatic parole review occur at the point of half the sentence, or half the minimum term to be served?

[EDDIE51]

Old Geezer, Any prison inmate can apply for an early release. The prison HAS to give them the form. But it DOES NOT mean it will be accepted.

[mushroom25]

Eddie, I think OG may have been referring to Emma Willis..... :-)

[EDDIE51]

Please note he has only APPLIED for release . That DOES NOT mean he will be successful . As far as I have been able to ascertain he has little hope of success. Prisoners apply for early release because they have a right to on a sentence of over 5 (I think) years. Applying for release means getting out of your cell, into a court hearing.That is a lot less boring than sitting in your cell 23 hours a day. (1/2 hour release for lunch and another for evening meal) I have been in prison as I have reported on here, believe me it is BORING !!!!!