The term Life should be in inverted commas. Eddie’s continual insistence that the minimum tariff is automatically exceeded because of the time taken to process a Lifer’s application for release is not correct as I stated in another question a few days ago.
“A prisoner can not apply for release on parole until the Tariff has been served.”
A prisoner serving Life does not have to make such an application. It is made on his behalf by the government three years before his tariff is up. This allows adequate time for the machinations of the Parole Board and other agencies to come up with a decision by the time his tariff has been served.
My recommendations for a solution to the problem of so-called “Life” sentences can be seen here:
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/News/Question1599694.html
The most interesting aspect of Mr Justice Soole’s ruling is that Moore has also been disqualified from driving for Life. This is extremely unusual (probably more so than “Whole Life” custodial sentences). It will almost certainly be challenged upon Moore’s release.
At present the average time spent in custody for “Life” prisoners is around 15 years. I cannot find the figures immediately but anecdotally relatively few Life prisoners serve significantly longer than the minimum tariff set by the judge. Those who do (such as triple police murderer Harry Roberts) usually make the headlines.