For a convicted murderer sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment in the United Kingdom, at the end of the minimum fixed term, the Parole Board will review the case and consider the protection of the public and order release if the appropriateness has been satisfied. Most offenders on a mandatory life sentence are released at some time. Before the expiration of their minimum term, averaging somewhat less than 14 years, the prisoner has the right to have his case reviewed by the Parole Board. The Parole Board guidelines stipulate that refusal must now be based only on continuing risk to the public. This article specifically addresses the issue of when a mandatory lifer is unable to come to terms with his/her conviction, steadfastly claiming their innocence or becomes hostile, resentful, aggressive, disruptive, or uncooperative. In the absence of any other factors pointing to a real risk of danger to the community, is it right to deny this individual release? Honesty in sentencing is discussed with the recommendation to move to a determinate sentencing system. Thereby, every murderer would be released accordingly, whether or not he/she claimed or persisted in claiming their innocence. If a prisoner due for release was considered a real danger to the public, there would then be a proper judicial procedure in retaining him/her in custody, for the danger reason.