killer must serve 43 years minimum

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Of course it begs the question of whether he actually murdered the person, as they'd already collapsed on the floor, and could have been dying already.
 
It's murder.
Like those doctors and nurses who have given a "helping hand" to people in intensive care, for example.
 
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He did intentionally run over several other people as well so even if no one had actually died, locked up for ever seems reasonable.

It is reported that he expected to be shot and killed by the Police, so locked up for ever may actually be a punishment.
 
Criminal Law and sentencing is all about the criminal mind (mens rea) not the result (reas actus). the 7/7 conspirators all got long sentences - even though they didn't personally kill.

  • Muktar Said Ibrahim, convicted of conspiracy to murder, sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years.
  • Hamdi Adus Isaac, convicted of conspiracy to murder, sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years.
  • Ramzi Mohammed, convicted of conspiracy to murder, sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years.
  • Yasin Hassan Omar, convicted of conspiracy to murder, sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years.
  • Manfo Kwaku Asiedu, convicted of conspiracy to cause explosions, sentenced to 33 years' imprisonment.
 
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