A life sentence in the UK is distinct from a whole life order. Usually 25-30 years. The 12 year minimum is the length of time before he would be entitled to parole.

The question is, did it pass the first one or the last one

So not solved then.

English isn’t prescriptive, if enough people use it the wrong way then it becomes the right way.

We should make it a thing. Let’s regroup in a fortweek and see how we’re getting on.