Mitchell, Barry: Exploring the Mandatory Life Sentence for Murder

This book looks at the legal nature of murder and at the current operation of the mandatory life sentence. The book adopts a critical approach, by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the status quo, and also draws upon comparative material from both common and civil law jurisdictions to provide a comprehensive exploration of these issues.Mitchell and Roberts have provided us with an excellent review and an intellectually persuasive case.