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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Raab urged to fast track law to force criminals to attend sentencing after nine-year-old’s killer refused

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Dominic Raab has been urged to “move forward” on plans to force criminals to attend their sentencing after Olivia Pratt Korbel’s killer refused to come out of his cell.

The aunt of Zara Aleena, who was murdered as she walked home last June, said criminals should have their prison terms extended if they refuse to face victims, adding that there are “other ways” to implement the proposals than dragging defendants kicking and screaming into the dock.

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