Cameron Blair murderer appeals life sentence for murder

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An unnamed man serving life detention for murdering Cameron Blair appealed his sentence at the Court of Appeal, with the hearing reported on 14 November 2023.

His lawyers argued that the sentencing judge gave too much weight to his age and not enough to his immaturity and difficult background. They also challenged the 13-year wait for a sentence review, arguing he could apply for parole review after 12 years.

The Director of Public Prosecutions argued that the sentencing judge had taken significant account of mitigating factors and that the fatal stabbing was deliberate. The appeal court reserved judgment and adjourned the case to 5 December, inviting further submissions on the appellant’s anonymity.