Judge Sarah Munro QC has made legal history as she passed the sentence on Ben Oliver for the manslaughter of his grandfather. Read more:
Oliver's father left his mother shortly after his birth and her new partner was"extremely cruel" to the defendant who was diagnosed with autism at a young age, bullied at school and in and out of care, she said.
In the months before the killing, he was depressed and had suicidal thoughts as he became aware of allegations of sexual abuse against his grandfather, who was also said to have treated his wife badly and had affairs. "He can't hurt you any more," he told his nan after the killing, and also sent a text message to his mother, saying:"Mum, I've killed grandad. I love you."Oliver was said to have autistic spectrum disorder which, combined with other emotional and mental factors, diminished his responsibility for the killing.
She said he must serve a minimum of 10 years and eight months in prison, minus the 500-plus days he has already spent in custody.The move to broadcast his sentencing was announced by the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday and was hailed by broadcasters as a"landmark moment for open justice" and a"victory for the viewer".
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