Southport, Terrorism and Whole Life Tariffs

Double Jeopardy - The Law and Politics Podcast

Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC review the Southport murder trial, following Axel Rudakubana's sentencing to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 52 years for the murders of three girls in Southport in July 2024.

The discussion examines the implications of recent legislative changes surrounding whole life orders for young people, the public's reaction to severe sentencing, and the challenges of defining terrorism within the legal framework.

The episode concludes by considering the effectiveness of the Prevent program in identifying potential threats and the difficulties of media reporting in high-profile cases.