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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jenn Selby

Refusal of Sabina Nessa’s murderer to attend sentencing may prompt new law

The sister of Sabina Nessa, Jebina Yasmin Islam (l), and family members with supporters outside the Old Bailey, central London, after Koci Selamaj was jailed for life on 8 April.
The sister of Sabina Nessa, Jebina Yasmin Islam (l), and family members with supporters outside the Old Bailey, central London, after Koci Selamaj was jailed for life on 8 April. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Criminals could be forced to attend sentencing hearings if new rules reportedly being considered by the Ministry of Justice are brought in.

The regulations are apparently being considered after the killer of Sabina Nessa refused to hear his sentencing verdict at the Old Bailey on 7 April.

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