"D1039" wrote in message
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On Dec 28, 8:01 pm, Charles Ellson wrote:

(**AFAIAA murder is the only offence for which *only* a life sentence is
available.)

I think not.

From HMG:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeo...me/DG_10027693

"The maximum sentences for intent to supply drugs are... up to life in
prison or an unlimited fine (or both) for a Class A drug"

See the word *only* in Charles's post. There are a range of offences for
which life imprisonment is available, but only murder for which a mandatory
life sentence must be imposed. It seems that a determinate sentence may even
be imposed for treason.

Peter