Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three young girls in Southport, has been sentenced to a minimum of 52 years. While some criticize the leniency of the sentence due to Rudakubana's age (17 at the time of the crime), former attorney general Dominic Grieve defends the sentencing rules, stating that justice has been served and Rudakubana will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. The case has sparked debate about the handling of potential psychopaths and the need for public inquiry into the warning signs that were missed.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been described as a 'young psychopath' but former attorney general Dominic Grieve believes the sentencing rules applied in his case are correct. Rudakubana was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years on Thursday for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, among other charges.
He also admitted to the attempted murders of eight other children, whose identities are protected by law, as well as class instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. Due to Rudakubana's age at the time of the attack, 17, he was ineligible for a whole life tariff, a decision that has been met with criticism from some who deem the sentence lenient. Speaking to LBC's Iain Dale, Mr. Grieve stated that he doesn't see a reason to alter the law for individuals under 18. He asserted that justice had been served, emphasizing that Rudakubana, a 'psychopathic and perverted young man,' will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, even if the minimum sentence is 52 years. Mr. Grieve pointed out the limitations of the state, stating that it can only detain individuals for as long as the law allows. He addressed concerns about the death penalty, noting that it has not been applicable to those under 18 for several centuries. Mr. Grieve further stated that the warning signs of Rudakubana's psychopathy were present, but inadequate steps were taken to address them. He emphasized that this issue is not solely about terrorism, but about dealing with individuals who display a lack of empathy and dangerous tendencies. Mr. Grieve believes this aspect requires thorough examination by the public inquiry.The inquiry has been welcomed by the victims' families, who believe it is essential to understand how an individual raised in their society could commit such a horrific act of hate. A request for an urgent review of the sentence has been made to the Attorney General by Southport Labour MP Patrick Hurley, who argued that it was 'unduly lenient.' However, Mr. Grieve countered this argument, stating that he finds it difficult to perceive the sentence as unduly lenient given that it is the toughest possible sentence for someone under 18. He explained that the review will likely focus on the sentencing guidelines, acknowledging that the severity of the crime might fall outside their usual scope. Mr. Grieve concluded by emphasizing that adolescents, unlike adults, have the potential to change and that the review process needs to consider the possibility of Rudakubana's rehabilitation in the future
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