Today, inside Liverpool Crown Court, Axel Rudakubana, 18, was sentenced for the horrific murders of three young girls at a dance class in Southport last summer. Rudakubana had previously pleaded guilty to the murders on the first day of his trial, along with ten counts of attempted murder and possessing information related to terrorism.
Despite his heinous crimes, legal experts have revealed that Rudakubana will not receive a whole life order, which would have meant he would never be eligible for release. This decision is due to the fact that he was only 17 at the time of the attacks. A recent change to the Sentencing Act does allow whole life orders to be imposed on individuals aged between 18 and 20, but only under exceptional circumstances.
At the time of the attack, Rudakubana was just 13 days away from turning 18. Instead, he will be given a minimum term by Mr. Justice Goose. The decision has sparked outrage from a parent of one of the victims, who believes that Rudakubana should “rot in jail”.
The sentencing of Rudakubana has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the devastating impact of his actions on the families of the victims and the wider public. The case serves as a chilling reminder of the capacity for such senseless violence to cause enduring pain and suffering.
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