Ryan Herbert (Review of Tariff), Re

Ryan Herbert (Review of Tariff), Re

Herbert's progress in custody since 2012, culminating in exemplary behaviour, significant educational achievements, and positive contributions to the prison community, constitutes exceptional and unforeseen progress that could not have been anticipated at sentencing, justifying a reduction of his minimum tariff by one year.

Parties
Applicant: Ryan Herbert; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Tariff Review (post Conviction)
Outcome
Tariff reduced
Legal Topics
Tariff Review, Exceptional Progress, Detention During Her Majesty's Pleasure, Minimum Term Reduction

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Parties

Ryan Herbert

Applicant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Tariff Review (post Conviction)

  1. 1 Whether Ryan Herbert has demonstrated exceptional and unforeseen progress warranting a reduction of his minimum tariff period

Ratio Decidendi

Herbert's progress in custody since 2012, culminating in exemplary behaviour, significant educational achievements, and positive contributions to the prison community, constitutes exceptional and unforeseen progress that could not have been anticipated at sentencing, justifying a reduction of his minimum tariff by one year.

Court Disposition

Tariff reduced

Orders

  • Minimum tariff reduced by one year to 14 years 6 months less 259 days spent on remand
  • Parole Board to assess release eligibility after expiry of reduced tariff