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Starmer rules out whole life sentence for Southport killer

Axel Rudakubana received a 52-year prison sentence for murdering three young girls at a dance class in Southport, as he was just nine days short of 18 years old when the crime occurred.
The government is restricted by UN laws from imposing whole life sentences on individuals under 18, according to Cabinet Minister John Healey.
Keir Starmer's government confirmed it would not change the law regarding whole life sentences for under-18s, despite public outcry.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick stated there is a strong case for amending the law to allow judges discretion in imposing whole life sentences on under-18s.

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The Independent

Keir Starmer rules out whole life sentence for Southport killer Axel Rudakubana

Though the Southport killer will likely die behind bars, critics have claimed the punishment is not severe enough

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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LBC

Keir Starmer rules out whole-life order for Southport killer Axel Rudakubana due to international law

Keir Starmer has ruled out a whole-life order for Southport killer Axel Rudakubana due to international law.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

Sir Keir Starmer rules out whole-life orders for teenagers

International law prevents life sentences for under-18s, despite calls for change after the Southport killings

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The US Sun

Keir Starmer WON'T change law that helped Southport killer avoid a life sentence

SIR Keir Starmer won’t change a law stopping the Southport killer being slapped with a lifetime sentence, No10 confirmed yesterday. Despite public outcry, a spokesperson for the PM said the issue is “not something we are looking at”. Sir Keir Starmer won’t change a law stopping the Southport killer being slapped with a lifetime sentence� 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved GettyDespite public outcry, a spokesperson for the PM said the issue is “n…

2 months ago

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