Jimmy Connors, Re
The applicant has not demonstrated exceptional progress in prison as required by the statutory and policy criteria; his disciplinary and work record is not exemplary, improvements have not been sustained over a lengthy period, and there is insufficient evidence of extraordinary responsibility or trustworthiness. Therefore, the minimum term is confirmed.
- Parties
- Applicant: Jimmy Connors
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 15 July 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Minimum Term Review
- Outcome
- minimum term confirmed
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Detention During Her Majesty’s Pleasure, Minimum Term Review, Tariff Reduction
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Parties
Jimmy Connors
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Minimum Term Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has made exceptional and unforeseen progress in prison justifying a reduction in the minimum term of detention during Her Majesty’s Pleasure
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant has not demonstrated exceptional progress in prison as required by the statutory and policy criteria; his disciplinary and work record is not exemplary, improvements have not been sustained over a lengthy period, and there is insufficient evidence of extraordinary responsibility or trustworthiness. Therefore, the minimum term is confirmed.
Court Disposition
minimum term confirmed
Orders
- The application for a reduction order is refused.
- The minimum term in respect of the applicant’s DHMP sentence is confirmed.
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