What is Jade’s Law? The new legislation that will protect children from killer parents
Rachel Newton
Updated on March 25, 2026
It is different from a life sentence which, although it lasts for life, does not confine someone to prison. The convicted person will serve a term in prison, then they may be released on licence for good behaviour, which means they are subject to certain conditions for the rest of their life. If they break the terms of this licence, they will end up back in prison.
