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What can a judge do if a defendant refuses to shut up for their sentencing? | Top barrister explains
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13:16Now PlayingSouthport murderer Axel Rudakubana has been thrown out of court for second time after causing a disruption. He repeatedly shouted: "I need to be seen by a paramedic, I feel ill".
The judge quickly removed him, reminding the court two paramedics have already seen him and determined he is fit. Leading lawyer Joshua Rozenberg KC joins Vanessa Feltz to explain what measures judges can take to facilitate a proper sentencing.
The 18-year-old pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday. He also pleaded guilty to the attempted murders of eight children and two adults, producing a biological toxin, ricin, and the possession of an al-Qaeda training manual - a terror offence.
Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died following the attack at the Taylor Swift-themed class in The Hart Space on a small business park in the seaside town shortly before midday on July 29.
The defendant, who was 17 at the time of the killings, admitted their murders as well as the attempted murders of eight other children, who cannot be named for legal reasons, class instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes.
Rudakubana is not expected to receive a whole-life order because he was 17 at the time of the attack and the measures can normally only be imposed on criminals aged 21 or over. They are usually only considered for those aged 18 to 20 in exceptional circumstances.
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