Alker, R v [2007] EWHC 1068 (QB) (16 May 2007)

Alker, R v [2007] EWHC 1068 (QB) (16 May 2007)

The appropriate minimum term is 12 years, reflecting the seriousness of the offence, significant aggravating factors (concealment, dismemberment, dishonesty), and all mitigating circumstances, including the defendant's plea of guilty and psychological traits. The period of remand in custody (10 months) is to be deducted from the minimum term.

Citation
[2007] EWHC 1068 (QB)
Parties
Prosecution: R; Defendant: Christopher Alker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Minimum Term Determination Under Schedule 22 Criminal Justice Act 2003
Outcome
minimum term set at 12 years, less 10 months remand
Legal Topics
Murder, Minimum Term, Life Sentence, Perverting the Course of Justice
Criminal Law Murder Minimum Term Life Sentence Perverting the Course of Justice

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Christopher Alker

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Minimum Term Determination Under Schedule 22 Criminal Justice Act 2003

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate minimum term to be served by the defendant for murder under the Criminal Justice Act 2003?
  2. 2 What aggravating and mitigating factors are relevant in determining the minimum term?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate minimum term is 12 years, reflecting the seriousness of the offence, significant aggravating factors (concealment, dismemberment, dishonesty), and all mitigating circumstances, including the defendant's plea of guilty and psychological traits. The period of remand in custody (10 months) is to be deducted from the minimum term.

Court Disposition

minimum term set at 12 years, less 10 months remand

Orders

  • The minimum term to be served by Christopher Alker is fixed at 12 years, less the period of 10 months spent on remand.