Olivia's law WILL see cowardly criminals who hide from sentencing punished - Liverpool Echo

Criminals who skip sentencing could face two more years in jail

A new bill providing powers for judges to punish offenders will be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday.

More jail time for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing hearings

Several high-profile cases have seen offenders refusing to face victims' families when they are sentenced for their crimes.

Criminals to face up to two more years behind bars for refusing to attend sentencing

Judges will be able punish those who refuse to attend court under ‘long overdue reforms’ following outcry over killers who fail to face victim’s families at sentencing

Olivia's law WILL see cowardly criminals who hide from sentencing punished - Liverpool Echo

Government confirms that new law campaigned for tirelessly by mother and family of murdered Merseyside nine-year-old will be introduced today