Yasmin Karabasic: Nothing short of excellence

In the complex and often challenging world of advocating for prisoner rights, Yasmin Karabasic continues to take a proactive approach in advocating for her clients' fair treatment within the legal system.

Yasmin’s recent success in overturning a pre-tariff sift refusal for a life sentenced prisoner through a well-prepared letter before action is yet another example of her strategic and determined approach.

A pre-tariff sift refers to the process where the Secretary of State for Justice decides if the Parole Board will review a life sentenced prisoner's case approximately three years before their tariff (minimum term) expires, to decide if they are suitable for progression to open conditions.

A letter before action is a formal notice sent to an opposing party outlining the challenge to the decision and intentions to initiate legal proceedings if the issue is not resolved. In this case, after considering the letter before action, the Secretary of State for Justice reconsidered the decision, and accepted our client’s pre-tariff sift.

He will now have a Parole Board review to consider his suitability for open conditions.

By challenging unfair decisions with precision and legal expertise, Yasmin ensures that her clients receive the fair treatment they deserve.

The client had this to say:

“Yasmin, the work you put into that document was nothing short of excellence. Thank you very much for your dedication and hard work. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you. Thank you.”