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Who decides jail time?
In England and Wales, a judge determines the minimum term a murderer must serve before being considered for parole. The jury decides guilt or innocence, but sentencing is the judge's role, guided by specific legal frameworks. For Nathan Owens, this was a minimum of 35 years.
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