View source for Drew v UK 35679/03 (2006) ECHR 1172

''The requirement to pass an automatic life sentence for the second serious sexual or violent offence in the absence of exceptional circumstances, even for a mentally-disordered offender, did not breach [[Article 3]] or [[Article 5|5]].''

==Related cases==
[[Drew v UK 35679/03 (2006) ECHR 1172]]

*[[R v Drew (2003) UKHL 25]]

:*[[R v Drew (2001) EWCA Crim 2861]]

==Notes==
The [[automatic life sentence]] provisions (under s109 [[Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000]]) were replaced with the [[Imprisonment for Public Protection]] provisions for offences on or after 4/4/05.

==External link==
{{#bailii:[2006] ECHR 1172}}


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