Wealleans, Re

Wealleans, Re

The appropriate minimum term is 14 years from 27 January 1999, less the period already spent in custody, as this period is necessary to meet the requirements of retribution and general deterrence for the offence committed.

Parties
Defendant: Gareth Wealleans; Respondent: Secretary of State for the Home Department
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Minimum Term Setting After Conviction
Outcome
minimum term set
Legal Topics
Murder, Minimum Term, Tariff, Sentencing
Criminal Law Murder Minimum Term Tariff Sentencing

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Parties

Gareth Wealleans

Defendant

Secretary of State for the Home Department

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Minimum Term Setting After Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate minimum term to be served by the defendant for the offence of murder under the relevant law and practice?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate minimum term is 14 years from 27 January 1999, less the period already spent in custody, as this period is necessary to meet the requirements of retribution and general deterrence for the offence committed.

Court Disposition

minimum term set

Orders

  • The defendant must serve a period of 11 years and 47 days as from 27 January 1999 before being considered for parole.