UK judges will have the power to order serious offenders to attend their hearings, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said.
The announcement follows a number of cases in the UK where serious offenders refused to be in court during sentencing.
Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook on Aug. 21, 2023 of the parent of one of Lucy Letby's victims reading a victim impact statement at Manchester Crown Court as the serial child murderer refused to appear in court for sentencing. PA Media
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Evgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in UK politics, parliamentary proceedings and socioeconomic issues.
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