The trial judge recommends that Hughes, 31, should never be released, however the Home Secretary set his minimum term at 50 years in 2002, meaning he is eligible for parole in 2046.
Hughes should never be released. The trial judge recommends this. Hughes is 31. The Home Secretary set his minimum term at 50 years in 2002. He is eligible for parole in 2046. This was what the Home Secretary was meaning.