Grant, R v

Grant, R v

The minimum term for the defendant's life sentence is set at 16 years, less the period spent in custody on remand, due to substantial aggravating factors, absence of mitigation, and the trial judge's recommendation, in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Parties
Claimant: R; Defendant: Jason Scott Grant
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Minimum Term Review After Conviction and Sentencing
Outcome
Minimum term for life sentence set at 15 years and 17 days, after deduction for remand custody.
Legal Topics
Murder, Conspiracy to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Minimum Term Determination
Criminal Law Murder Conspiracy to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Minimum Term Determination

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Parties

R

Claimant

Jason Scott Grant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Minimum Term Review After Conviction and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate minimum term to be imposed for the defendant's life sentence for murder under the Criminal Justice Act 2003?
  2. 2 Are there any aggravating or mitigating factors affecting the minimum term?
  3. 3 Should the period spent in custody on remand be deducted from the minimum term?

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term for the defendant's life sentence is set at 16 years, less the period spent in custody on remand, due to substantial aggravating factors, absence of mitigation, and the trial judge's recommendation, in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Court Disposition

Minimum term for life sentence set at 15 years and 17 days, after deduction for remand custody.

Orders

  • Defendant to serve a minimum term of 15 years and 17 days before eligibility for parole.
  • Defendant to remain on licence for life after release and may be recalled to prison at any time.