Scott, R v [2015] EWHC 654 (QB) (11 February 2015)

Scott, R v [2015] EWHC 654 (QB) (11 February 2015)

The applicant has not demonstrated the high threshold of exceptional progress required for a reduction in tariff, due to insufficient acceptance of responsibility, concerns about work and disciplinary record, and inability to consistently maintain successful relationships with staff and inmates.

Citation
[2015] EWHC 654 (QB)
Parties
Prosecution: R; Applicant: Paul Michael Scott
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Review / Review of Minimum Term for Young Offender Sentenced to Detention During Her Majesty's Pleasure
Outcome
application for reduction of tariff refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Young Offenders, Minimum Term Review, Exceptional Progress in Custody
Criminal Law Murder Young Offenders Minimum Term Review Exceptional Progress in Custody

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Paul Michael Scott

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Review / Review of Minimum Term for Young Offender Sentenced to Detention During Her Majesty's Pleasure

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has made exceptional and unforeseen progress in custody sufficient to justify a reduction in the minimum term for murder committed as a minor

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant has not demonstrated the high threshold of exceptional progress required for a reduction in tariff, due to insufficient acceptance of responsibility, concerns about work and disciplinary record, and inability to consistently maintain successful relationships with staff and inmates.

Court Disposition

application for reduction of tariff refused