'Olivia's Law' Receives Royal Assent in UK to Mandate Criminals' Attendance at Sentencing
The United Kingdom has formally enacted 'Olivia's Law' following its receipt of Royal Assent, mandating that criminals must be present at their sentencing hearings.Court staff are now authorized to use reasonable force to ensure attendance.This legislation was developed after the 2022 murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt Korbel in Liverpool.Her killer, Thomas Cashman, had refused to attend his sentencing hearing, prompting a campaign led by Olivia's mother, Cheryl Korbel, to change the law.Under the new law, offenders who refuse to attend sentencing hearings may face additional penalties, including extended sentences and the revocation of privileges such as visiting rights.The law is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 12:06 LONDON
