Summary: Listen to the show here. Hurrah we are back! This week Dan and Lyndon discuss the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the issue of whole life tariffs; widely debated, anticipated and…misunderstood by the public and press. (One Independent article couldn’t even get the distinction between the EU and the European Court right!) Also, they discuss Neknominations and the issue of manslaughter prosecution if your nominee dies as a result of downing a pint of gin etc. and Lyndon tells of what might be the first automatic life sentence – a robber who in the past 15 or so years has spent more time inside than out, but has managed to rack up a string of armed robbery convictions and looks likely to be heading for a(nother) lengthy life sentence. The usual thanks to Ben, Kisten and Jonathan. Whole life Our review of the judgment Transcript of the judgment Vinter v UK Explanation of murder sentencing Halsbury’s Law Exchange article on why the judgment isn’t a victory for UK Neknominate Independent article Robber up for third lot of life sentences UKCLB write up of the story
