Whole-life sentences ‘can be imposed despite European court’s objections’

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Series Details 24.01.14
Publication Date 24/01/2014
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The court of appeal has been told that whole-life sentences could still be imposed on serious and serial offenders despite objections from the European court of human rights.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.theguardian.com/law/2014/jan/24/whole-life-sentences-european-court-objections
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ESO: Background information: Killers' life terms 'breach their human rights' http://www.europeansources.info/record/killers-life-terms-breach-their-human-rights/

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