Esposito, R. v
The appellant's progress in custody, while very good and impressive, does not meet the high threshold of exceptionality required for a reduction in the minimum term; insufficient evidence of exceptional progress and risk assessment remains at medium.
- Parties
- Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Raffaele Esposito
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 05 March 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Life Imprisonment, Minimum Term, Exceptional Progress, Sentencing Review, Transitional Provisions
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Parties
Regina
Respondent
Raffaele Esposito
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant's exceptional progress in custody merits a reduction in the minimum term for life imprisonment under Schedule 22 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's progress in custody, while very good and impressive, does not meet the high threshold of exceptionality required for a reduction in the minimum term; insufficient evidence of exceptional progress and risk assessment remains at medium.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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