Ashton, R. v
The applicant has made very good progress in prison but has not demonstrated exceptional progress as required by the criteria; the October 2013 adjudication and concerns about maturity and practical application of learning preclude a reduction of tariff at this stage.
- Parties
- Claimant: Regina; Defendant: Ryan Ashton
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 08 April 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Application for Tariff Review
- Outcome
- application for tariff reduction refused
- Legal Topics
- Tariff Review, Indeterminate Sentence, Exceptional Progress, Detention During Her Majesty’s Pleasure
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Parties
Regina
Claimant
Ryan Ashton
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Tariff Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Has the applicant demonstrated exceptional progress in prison warranting a reduction of tariff?
- 2 Does the applicant's disciplinary record and completion of courses meet the criteria for exceptional progress?
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant has made very good progress in prison but has not demonstrated exceptional progress as required by the criteria; the October 2013 adjudication and concerns about maturity and practical application of learning preclude a reduction of tariff at this stage.
Court Disposition
application for tariff reduction refused
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