Compulsory attendance at sentencing

The British govt intends making it mandatory for convicted criminals to attend their sentencing. Do you think there's any point to this? It's proposed after a nurse who killed babies did not attend her sentencing (life in prison).

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MartinII · 70-79, M

It’s not clear whether the government really intend to introduce legislation to this effect or not. They say they do, but the legislation has been mysteriously delayed. That’s why the issue has now been given publicity, because the Opposition are criticising the government for having delayed it.