Kenton, R. v [2007] EWHC 993 (QB) (17 May 2007)
The minimum term should remain at 14 years as originally recommended, as the aggravating features outweigh the mitigating factors, and there is no sufficient basis for further reduction based on progress in prison or alleged lack of intent to kill.
- Citation
- [2007] EWHC 993 (QB)
- Parties
- Claimant: Regina; Defendant: Leon Nigel Kenton
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 17 May 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal/review / Minimum Term Review After Conviction and Sentence
- Outcome
- minimum term of 14 years confirmed, with deduction for time spent in custody on remand
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Minimum Term Review, Sentencing, Firearms, Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
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Parties
Regina
Claimant
Leon Nigel Kenton
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal/review / Minimum Term Review After Conviction and Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the minimum term of 14 years for murder should be reduced based on mitigating factors and progress in prison
- 2 Whether an oral hearing is required for the review of the minimum term
Ratio Decidendi
The minimum term should remain at 14 years as originally recommended, as the aggravating features outweigh the mitigating factors, and there is no sufficient basis for further reduction based on progress in prison or alleged lack of intent to kill.
Court Disposition
minimum term of 14 years confirmed, with deduction for time spent in custody on remand
Orders
- Oral hearing for review of minimum term refused.
- Minimum term set at thirteen years three months and seventeen days after deduction for remand time.
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