'Judge Russell's legacy reflects his belief in the work that we do and we are honoured to have been remembered in this way'
A judge who presided over the shocking murder case of Sophie Lancaster in 2008 left money in his will to a foundation set up in her name.
READ MORE: ITV News Granada Reports announces sad death of presenter, 66, on air as co-stars pay tribute "He stated very clearly that no change in the law was needed to recognise alternative sub-culture hate crime and this recognition of an unmonitored strand of hate crime meant the world to Sylvia. Judge Russell’s legacy reflects his belief in the work that we do and we are honoured to have been remembered in this way.
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