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Olivia's Law Receives Royal Assent and Becomes UK Legislationnews.sky.com
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Olivia's Law Receives Royal Assent and Becomes UK Legislation

A new UK law requiring criminals to attend sentencing hearings has received Royal Assent. The measure, named after slain schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel, allows court staff to use reasonable force and impose penalties for non-attendance. It stems from a campaign led by the victim'…

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