Previously, they had said they would make a decision on whether to seek the death penalty against the 25-year-old Holmes at a hearing April 1.

CNN: Colorado theater shooting suspect offers to plead guilty

Prosecutors say they will make a decision on whether it not to seek the death penalty against the 25-year-old Holmes at a hearing April 1.

CNN: Judge enters not guilty plea for accused theater shooter

In April 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron asked leading diplomat Sir John Holmes to review the policy on military medals as regulations are not always strictly enforced.

BBC: Essex soldier from Arctic convoys denied Russian medal