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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Hatton

Law change ‘at earliest opportunity’ so offenders can be forced to attend sentencing

PA Wire

The Justice Secretary has vowed to change the law at the “earliest opportunity” to ensure serious offenders can be forced to attend their sentencing following the refusal by child murderer Lucy Letby to appear in the dock.

The 33-year-old was not present to hear words of condemnation from the judge and victims’ families at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, prompting further outrage.

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