Sentence examples for set minimum terms from inspiring English sources

This could mean changing the right of home secretaries to set minimum terms for minors and the ability to try juveniles accused of the most serious offences, such as rape and murder, in an adult court.

It gave Parliament the right to set minimum terms for murder and brought in a sentencing guide for judges.

When in 2002 another life sentence prisoner challenged the Home Secretary's power to set minimum terms, Hindley and hundreds of others, whose tariffs had been increased by politicians, looked likely to be released from prison.

"You don't need to tell judges that murder is a serious offence by setting minimum terms," he said.

Assembly members passed a law last year to set minimum wages, and the terms and conditions, of agricultural workers after the UK government abolished a board regulating the sector.

The dispute arose after the assembly passed a law last year to set minimum wages, and the terms and conditions, of agricultural workers in Wales after the UK government abolished the Agricultural Wages Board, which had regulated the sector.

So much for a lowly set minimum wage.

The judge must set a minimum term after which they may be considered for parole.

He set a minimum term of 25 years before either parent was eligible for parole.

Morrison faces a mandatory life sentence but the judge must set a minimum term of imprisonment before parole.

He was sentenced to life imprisonment, and in accordance with the practice at that time, the home secretary, Douglas Hurd, set his minimum term: 30 years.