R v Alexander [2000] NSWCCA 553

R v Alexander [2000] NSWCCA 553

Remissions are not applicable to life sentences imposed prior to September 1989; no deduction should be made for remissions when a minimum term is set in substitution for such a sentence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'remissions on Sentence' 'life Sentence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 ['Whether the applicant is entitled to remissions on a minimum term imposed in substitution for a life sentence']

Ratio Decidendi

Remissions are not applicable to life sentences imposed prior to September 1989; no deduction should be made for remissions when a minimum term is set in substitution for such a sentence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Appeal dismissed']