jailed for 7 life sentences in 2004, parole in 2018? (trigger warning)

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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/antoni-imiela-dead-dies-died-m25-rapist-prison-life-sentence-parole-a8246846.html
A notorious serial sex attacker known as the M25 rapist has died behind bars, months after it emerged it was being considered for release.

Antoni Imiela, 63, was reportedly rushed to hospital with heart problems after falling ill at HMP Wakefield on Thursday.

how can this happen? 7 life sentences but being considered for parole
what a joke

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/antoni-imiela-dead-dies-died-m25-rapist-prison-life-sentence-parole-a8246846.html

He was given life with a minimum of 8 years. You need to understand the sentencing structure. He served his time. Ergo he would be eligible to apply for parole.

Couple of years per rape. And maybe a year for the kidnap of a child. Yep, sounds about right. But hey, he was rehabilitated. We know this because he hasn't raped or assaulted a wonen whilst in prison.

NewYear. I understand the sentencing structure. I just don't agree with it.

Absolutely pathetic, life sentences are meaningless. What on earth made them consider him for parole, did they really think he wouldn't reoffend. I'm appalled at how many rapists and murderers are released after not serving their sentences, only to reoffend at the first opportunity. Whoever makes these decisions should be held to account. We should have the right to be protected from the vile bastards.

When given a life sentence the judge usually specifies how long the prison sentence is to be, subject to good behaviour. The rest of life sentence spent outside prison subject to good behaviour - if they break terms of parole then they go back to jail

same BarbarianMum - its a fucking joke

Ridiculous, don't know why they even use the word 'life' in this context any more, as it seems to mean 'just a few years'. Judges ...WTF?