and that does complicate things doesn t it? . , . ., , doesn t it? that s right. the courts have a very doesn t it? that s right. the courts have a very limited doesn t it? that s right. the courts have a very limited sentencing - doesn t it? that s right. the courts i have a very limited sentencing power in relation to murder generally and for 18 year olds and above there is a mandatory sentence for those who commit murder of life imprisonment. the courts then are charged with setting a tariff. that is a minimum period that somebody would serve in prison following which they can then apply to the parole board for release. they will always be subject to a licence which means they can be recalled. but provided they are no longer a threat to the public they can be considered for release. for those under 18 and children the law is different. children who are convicted of murder are given a sentence known as being detained at his majesty s pleasure. it s the same thing real
The Federal Government, on Monday, raised the alarm over the renewed smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, following the massive hike in the pump price of the commodity in neighbouring countries.