For all their posturing of toughness on #crime, the #Tories or #Labour for that matter have never sought to ensure #criminals are made to hear #victimstatements in #court. That is the only true basis for any sense of #justice & I am disgusted #Cashman was able to cowardly escape listing to #OliviaPrattKorbel's family's testimonies. #legalsystem https://www.channel4.com/news/thomas-cashman-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-of-olivia-pratt-korbel
Thomas Cashman sentenced to life in prison for murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

The man who killed nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel has been jailed for life, with a minimum of 42 years. 

Channel 4 News
Not being the only one then! If anyone is aware of a petition on #victims #impactstatements & #criminals having to attend #sentencing in #court, please share! #legalreform #criminallaw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-65173499
Thomas Cashman: Call for criminals to be forced to attend sentencing

A murder victim's aunt also wants judges to be able to further punish those who refuse to attend.

BBC News