Courts must set a minimum term before they become eligible for parole, for this purpose a number of "starting points" are in place that give guidance to a judge in order to impose a sentence in each different case of murder.
Courts must set a minimum term. They become eligible for parole. This is for this purpose. A number of "starting points" are this purpose in place. This place give guidance to a judge. This is to impose a sentence in each different case of murder. The law requires this.