On Dec 29, 4:35*pm, "Peter Masson" wrote:
"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.../TypesOfCrime/...
"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
Correct - apologies to you both
Patrick