It is thought child serial killer Lucy Letby will refuse to appear in court for her sentencing, joining the likes of Olivia Pratt-Korbel's killer and the murderer of Elle Edwards in not attending court at points of the legal proceedings against them.
Letby sentencing no-show 'disgusting'
"That criminals can cowardly hide away is a shamefully exploited loophole, and one Labour will close. Victims must be at the heart of our justice system.""The justice secretary [Alex Chalk] said he's very committed to making sure these laws are in place," she added. Pressed on why additional laws are needed, given the powers judges already have, the minister said:"I think there are some changes that it sounds like are needed as well to make sure that in every instance the perpetrator has to go to court."
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