Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Tristan Kirk

Notorious criminals will be 'forced' into dock for sentencing, Justice Secretary promises

Lucy Letby dodged court when she was jailed for life (Cheshire Constabulary/PA) - (PA Media)

Notorious criminals who dodge their sentencing hearings could be dragged into the dock using “reasonable force” with the power to make them attend enshrined in law, the Justice Secretary has said.

A string of killers have refused to enter the dock to face justice in recent years, sparking pressure on politicians to change the law to tackle the issue.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.