Alexander Pacteau sentencing: Call for minimum prison tariffs for murderers

Families of homicide victims here have renewed calls for minimum prison terms for murder following the 23-year sentence handed down to Alexander Pacteau.

The 24-year-old was given a life sentence at Glasgow High Court for the murder of Cork woman Karen Buckley, but Judge Rita Rae ordered that he must serve 23 years as “punishment” before he is even considered for release.

And she said if Pacteau is still considered by the Parole Board to pose a serious risk, he will stay locked up.