GUILTY UK - Libby Squire, 21, last seen outside Welly club, found deceased, Hull, 31 Jan 2019 #26

[jamjim]

14:07
Pawel Relowicz is now in the dock

Justice Lambert is now sitting. Relowicz is being brought into the dock by three male dock officers.

Pawel Relowicz sentenced for Libby Squire rape and murder - updates

 

[Joolz1975]

Why are the jury there? I thought the judge decides on the sentence?

The judge does but the jury can be there for sentencing (not sure if that is mandatory though or personal choice) I would want to be there for sentencing if I had sat on a jury

 

[Legally Bland]

Why are the jury there? I thought the judge decides on the sentence?

They normally have the option to voluntarily attend sentencing.

 

[Sera]

I wonder if all 12 jurors have attended.

 

[Alyce]

Why are the jury there? I thought the judge decides on the sentence?

They are allowed to attend if they want to - that's why I was wondering if they all came back. I know if I had been a Juror I would want to be there for sentencing, but then, sometimes people have commitments and are not able to be present.

 

[Kaykedi]

Why are the jury there? I thought the judge decides on the sentence?

Hull Daily Mail stated the jury are back from lunch

 

[Sarahjo]

The judge does but the jury can be there for sentencing (not sure if that is mandatory though or personal choice) I would want to be there for sentencing if I had sat on a jury

Ah, I see...

 

[Tortoise]

Why are the jury there? I thought the judge decides on the sentence?

They will have been invited back (not compulsory) to sit in the court during sentencing. They don't have a role, but I think it's considered to be partly closure for them, seeing it through to conclusion, after determining the verdict.

 

[jamjim]

14:09
'You will not be released until the Parole Board decide it is safe to do so'

Justice Lambert outlines what she has to consider when sentencing Relowicz.

She said: “The offence is murder has a fixed sentence of life imprisonment. I must set the minimum term you will serve in custody.

“It reflect not only the murder but also the offence of rape. Even after you have served that term you will not be released until the Parole Board decide it is safe to do so. You may never be released and if you are you will be on licence for the rest of your life.

Pawel Relowicz sentenced for Libby Squire rape and murder - updates

 

[jamjim]

14:11
Judge going over Relowicz's previous crimes

Justice Lambert is recapping Relowivz's previous sex crimes.

She said: “The sentencing judge in 2019 referred to your offending as a perverted campaign of sexually deviant behaviour and he was correct to do so.

"In the weeks and months before you raped and killed Libby your offending escalated, no doubt because you were confident you would not and could not be caught."

Pawel Relowicz sentenced for Libby Squire rape and murder - updates

 

[Kaykedi]

Relowicz is in the dock

 

[jamjim]

14:13
Lisa Squire 'spoke with quiet dignity'

The judge has praised Libby's mum for her powerful statement.

Justice Lambert said: “I have heard the powerful statement of her mother, spoken with the quiet dignity she has shown throughout the trial. She has spoken of the heartbreak. It is the anguish you have condemned her and her family for the rest of their lives."

Pawel Relowicz sentenced for Libby Squire rape and murder - updates

 

[HopeForGoodNews]

He's not getting out for along time by the way she is speaking

 

[Dotta]

“ Jagoda helped police officers put together their case in the final act of revenge on the sex offender’s husband”

Powell Lelovitch?????

 

[C.greek]

He's not getting out for along time by the way she is speaking

I really hope so.

 

[jamjim]

14:16
Chilling moment Relowicz 'intercepted' Libby

Justice Lambert said: “You remained in the shadow of the treeline until you were sure she [Libby] was alone. From the moment you intercepted her, Liberty Squire did not stand a chance."

Pawel Relowicz sentenced for Libby Squire rape and murder - updates

 

[jamjim]

@sophcorcoran
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BREAKING: Relowicz has been given a life sentence for the rape and murder of Libby Squire. He must serve a minimum term of 27 years before being eligible to go before the parole board.

 

[jamjim]

14:20
Judge accepts Relowicz did not go out that night intending to kill

Justice Lambert said: “I accept you did not go out intending to kill but only for the purpose of sexual gratification. I accept you may not have intended to kill Liberty."

But she did say concealing the body by throwing Libby into the River Hull was an aggravating factor.

She also says Libby was vulnerable and he prowled the streets looking for a victim.

She said his previous convicitons were aggravating and there were no mitigating factors.

Pawel Relowicz sentenced for Libby Squire rape and murder - updates

 

[Sarahlou]

@sophcorcoran
·
39s

BREAKING: Relowicz has been given a life sentence for the rape and murder of Libby Squire. He must serve a minimum term of 27 years before being eligible to go before the parole board.

Not as long as I'd hoped. But hopefully he will never see daylight again.

 

[Kaykedi]

I really hope so.

It's sounding good FINGERS CROSSED