GUILTY UK - man and woman murdered whilst children in house, Somerset, 2021

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I agree. Is there any indication that this man might reoffend after his release? Because that is one of the criteria used when deciding a sentence. A full life term would put him on a footing with Peter Tobin, Rosemary West et al.

Whole life orders are uncommon. They are usually only applied to serial/spree killers, terrorists and more recently those who are found guilty of the murder of police officers in the course of their duty.

A whole life order could also be applied by a sentencing Judge to someone found guilty of a second murder after serving a precious sentence for murder.

The sentencing of Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard was a case when the sentencing Judge justified it based on the very specific circumstances of the offences. I think Couzens solicitors have challenged the sentence....I can't see that being successful.

The primary consideration of parole board would be 'does the offender still present a risk to the public'?

Parole would be with stringent conditions if the risk was considered low and straight back to prison for any transgressions.....like Colin Pitchfork quite recently.