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What is meant by a life sentence?

April 26, 2017life meant sentence

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What is meant by a life sentence?

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Offenders who are convicted of murder, are automatically sentenced to life imprisonment and this is also the maximum penalty for some other very serious crimes. There is no set period of custody for prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment. Prisoners serve a period which takes into account of the need to punish the individual offender, to deter others from committing similar offences, and to protect the public from future harm. The court will set a life sentence tariff which is the minimum period the individual must serve before being considered for release by the Life Sentence Review Commissioners. After release, a life sentence prisoner is on licence for life and may be returned to prison by the Secretary of State if they are considered to be a risk to public safety.