Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years for murdering three young girls during a knife attack at a dance class. The sentence, one of the highest on record, faced criticism from some MPs and families. Attorney general Lord Hermer announced that after thorough legal reviews, the case would not be referred to the Court of Appeal. He noted the brutality of the murders and emphasized the need to avoid putting the victims' families through further legal turmoil, affirming that Rudakubana is likely to spend his life in prison.
The senseless and barbaric murder of three young girls in Southport last summer shocked our nation. No words come anywhere close to expressing the brutality and horror in this case.
After careful consideration of independent legal advice and consultation with leading criminal barristers and the Crown Prosecution Service, I have concluded that this case cannot properly be referred to the Court of Appeal.
The 52-year sentence imposed by the judge was the second longest sentence imposed by the courts in English history. Rudakubana will likely never be released and will spend the rest of his life in jail.
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