Nanthakumar, Re review of tariff [2016] EWHC 2007 (Admin) (18 August 2016)

Nanthakumar, Re review of tariff [2016] EWHC 2007 (Admin) (18 August 2016)

The applicant has demonstrated exceptional and unforeseen progress in custody, including sustained exemplary behaviour, maturity, responsibility, and positive contributions, meeting the threshold for a reduction in the minimum term. The minimum term is reduced by one year, subject to Parole Board assessment for release.

Citation
[2016] EWHC 2007 (Admin)
Parties
Applicant: Kirash Nanthakumar
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Tariff Review (criminal) / Judgment on Application for Reduction of Minimum Term
Outcome
Minimum term reduced by one year; new minimum term is 13 years less 385 days.
Legal Topics
Tariff Review, Detention During Her Majesty's Pleasure, Minimum Term Reduction, Murder, Exceptional Progress in Custody
Criminal Law Tariff Review Detention During Her Majesty's Pleasure Minimum Term Reduction Murder Exceptional Progress in Custody

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Parties

Kirash Nanthakumar

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Tariff Review (criminal) / Judgment on Application for Reduction of Minimum Term

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has demonstrated exceptional and unforeseen progress in custody warranting a reduction in the minimum term for release eligibility

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant has demonstrated exceptional and unforeseen progress in custody, including sustained exemplary behaviour, maturity, responsibility, and positive contributions, meeting the threshold for a reduction in the minimum term. The minimum term is reduced by one year, subject to Parole Board assessment for release.

Court Disposition

Minimum term reduced by one year; new minimum term is 13 years less 385 days.

Orders

  • The minimum term to be served before eligibility for Parole Board consideration is reduced from 14 years less 385 days to 13 years less 385 days.