Kate Bex KC and Simon Spence KC are joined in this episode by Claire Waxman OBE who was appointed London’s first Independent Victims’ Commissioner in 2017.

Together they discuss the vexed issue of whether or not offenders should be forced to attend their sentencing hearing.

Is it a necessary part of the process? Should physical force be used to produce them at Court or threaten them with the loss of privileges in prison?  Would forcing them to attend present an opportunity for grandstanding, disruption and the further degradation of their victims?

Listen in to hear Kate, Simon and Claire discuss offenders, victims and the sentencing of those convicted of the most serious crimes.

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