... and Wales. The review will make recommendations that take account of the continuing existence of the mandatory life sentence for murder and provide coherent and clear offences which protect individuals and society. It is also to ensure that those convicted to be appropriately punished. Recommendations that are made should be fair and non-discriminatory in accordance with the European Convention of Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998. The process of review used is open, inclusive and evidence-based which involves a review structure that will look to include key stakeholders and consultation with the public, criminal justice practitioners, academics, those who work with victims' families, parliamentarians and faith groups. It also involves looking at evidence from research and from the experiences of other countries in reforming their law. 2.0 The 'Two Category' Structure of General Homicide Offences: Murder and Manslaughter There are two general homicide ...

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