Judge said he 'cannot force' Letby to attend her sentencing hearing
Baby killer Lucy Letby has reportedly said she does not want to take any part in her sentencing hearing next week.
Letby continued to be produced at court from prison but would not come up from the cells. Her parents, John and Sue, who had previously attended the trial every day, did not come to court on Friday as the trial ended. Earlier this year, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said the Government is "committed" to changing the law so criminals are compelled to attend their sentencing hearings.
Sex attacker Jordan McSweeney murdered 35-year-old law graduate Ms Aleena as she walked home in Ilford, east London, and was jailed for life with a minimum term of 38 years.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lucy Letby trial: Facebook searches of nurse accused of murdering babies read out in courtLucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, has been back in court for another day of cross-examination by the prosecution on Friday. She is accused of the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of 10 others, and denies all the charges.
Read more »
Evil nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of murdering seven babiesNurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of murdering seven babies, making her the UK's most prolific child killer of modern times.
Read more »
Lucy Letby trial live: UK's most prolific baby killer found guilty of seven murdersLucy Letby trial live: UK's most prolific baby killer found guilty of seven murders
Read more »
Nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of murdering seven babies on neonatal unitThe 33-year-old has been convicted of murdering babies while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016.
Read more »
Killer nurse Lucy Letby guilty of murdering seven babiesShe faces spending the rest of her life behind bars.
Read more »