GUILTY UK - Libby Squire, 21, last seen outside Welly club, found deceased, Hull, 31 Jan 2019 #25

[jamjim]

15:38
Libby's parents hug

Libby’s mum Lisa and dad Russell held hands throughout the short hearing. They hugged before the jury came in.

The guilty verdicts could be heard loud and clear around the court and there were gasps as the verdicts were read out.

Lisa and Russell remained quiet and dignified as they have throughout the whole tragic process. But a sense of relief was visible when the verdicts were read out.

Libby Squire trial live as judge tells jury she will accept majority verdicts

 

[bos]

Me either but very glad to see it. At least Libby's poor parents aren't put through another weekend of waiting to see PR the rapist and murderer in the courtroom. JMO

Exactly!

 

[Vermont24]

Justice for not only Libby and her loved ones, but every person who PR has offended against. Let's see if more have come forward.

'Pawel Relowicz ruined my life after he watched me having sex'

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Imprisonment for life is reserved for the most serious offences and offenders.

For an offence of murder, adult defendants aged 21 or over must receive a sentence of life imprisonment. In other cases, where the individual offence carries a maximum of life, a sentence of imprisonment for life is discretionary.

There are two further situations in which a judge is likely to consider imposing life imprisonment: first, where the defendant is assessed as a dangerous offender and the offence itself justifies life, or where the defendant is convicted of what is known as a serious specified offence and the defendant has a previous conviction for such an offence.

LIFE SENTENCES FOR MURDER
For defendants aged 21 or over life imprisonment is the only sentence that can be imposed for murder. Defendants convicted of murder aged 18-20 are sentenced to custody for life and juveniles (under 18s) are sentenced to detention at Her Majesty’s pleasure.

The Minimum Term
Life rarely means life. When passing a life sentence a judge usually imposes a minimum custodial term that must be served before an application can be made for release on parole; once released a defendant will be on licence for the remainder of his/her natural life and may be recalled to prison if considered a risk to the public (this may involve committing a further offence but does not need to).

In the most serious cases of murder a whole life order can be imposed, meaning life does mean life. In such situations there will be no minimum term imposed and the prisoner will not be eligible for release at any time. A prisoner in this situation can only be released by the Home Secretary on compassionate grounds (e.g. due to very poor health).

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 sections 269 to 277 and Schedules 21 and 22 contain guidance on setting the minimum term in murder cases. The approach to be taken by judges when dealing with such cases is contained in Criminal Practice Directions 2015 Division VII: Sentencing (M.1 onwards).

Judges follows 3 steps:

STEP 1 – Determine the Starting Point
Schedule 21 sets out the general principles that must be adopted by judges in deciding on murder case sentences. The judge has to reach a starting point and then adjust this up and down in accordance with the mitigating or aggravating features in the case. There are 5 starting points: ‘whole life’, 30 years, 25 years, 15 years or 12 years.


LIFE SENTENCES — Defence-Barrister.co.uk

 

[JosieJo]

15:38
Libby's parents hug

Libby’s mum Lisa and dad Russell held hands throughout the short hearing. They hugged before the jury came in.

The guilty verdicts could be heard loud and clear around the court and there were gasps as the verdicts were read out.

Lisa and Russell remained quiet and dignified as they have throughout the whole tragic process. But a sense of relief was visible when the verdicts were read out.

Libby Squire trial live as judge tells jury she will accept majority verdicts

Heartbreaking...I dont know how they cope ..id want to take a gun to him if it was my daughter

 

[Catsarse]

15:38
Libby's parents hug

Libby’s mum Lisa and dad Russell held hands throughout the short hearing. They hugged before the jury came in.

The guilty verdicts could be heard loud and clear around the court and there were gasps as the verdicts were read out.

Lisa and Russell remained quiet and dignified as they have throughout the whole tragic process. But a sense of relief was visible when the verdicts were read out.

Libby Squire trial live as judge tells jury she will accept majority verdicts

The dignity and strength her loved ones have shown is amazing. I’m so glad whenever PR glanced up he’d have been able to see them strong and together.
I hope this gives them a small amount of resolution now. Poor people, heartbreaking for them.

 

[jamjim]

15:42
No signs of remorse

Relowicz was taken away by the two dock officers after the verdicts were delivered.

As with the rest of the trial, he portrayed no signs of remorse. He remained silent and just stared straight ahead.

Libby Squire trial live: Pawel Relowicz found guilty of murder and rape

 

[JosieJo]

"Libby Squire murderer Pawel Relowicz was secret Peeping Tom who stole underwear & left condom 'calling cards'" How Libby murderer was secret Peeping Tom who terrorised students

 

[Ktboo]

I hadn’t cried until I read the comment regarding her mum and dad. Now I’m sobbing. I don’t know how they’ve remained so strong.

 

[HLC35]

Just managed to catch up. I’m beyond relieved for the justice and peace served to Libby and her family today. Just the best news.

 

[Mind your biscuits]

OH MY GOD

I'm glad they got him for both counts. I would have been one of the 'ten' unanimous jurors.
Thanks so much Jamjim.

 

[Ruthbullock]

LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Imprisonment for life is reserved for the most serious offences and offenders.

For an offence of murder, adult defendants aged 21 or over must receive a sentence of life imprisonment. In other cases, where the individual offence carries a maximum of life, a sentence of imprisonment for life is discretionary.

There are two further situations in which a judge is likely to consider imposing life imprisonment: first, where the defendant is assessed as a dangerous offender and the offence itself justifies life, or where the defendant is convicted of what is known as a serious specified offence and the defendant has a previous conviction for such an offence.

LIFE SENTENCES FOR MURDER
For defendants aged 21 or over life imprisonment is the only sentence that can be imposed for murder. Defendants convicted of murder aged 18-20 are sentenced to custody for life and juveniles (under 18s) are sentenced to detention at Her Majesty’s pleasure.

The Minimum Term
Life rarely means life. When passing a life sentence a judge usually imposes a minimum custodial term that must be served before an application can be made for release on parole; once released a defendant will be on licence for the remainder of his/her natural life and may be recalled to prison if considered a risk to the public (this may involve committing a further offence but does not need to).

In the most serious cases of murder a whole life order can be imposed, meaning life does mean life. In such situations there will be no minimum term imposed and the prisoner will not be eligible for release at any time. A prisoner in this situation can only be released by the Home Secretary on compassionate grounds (e.g. due to very poor health).

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 sections 269 to 277 and Schedules 21 and 22 contain guidance on setting the minimum term in murder cases. The approach to be taken by judges when dealing with such cases is contained in Criminal Practice Directions 2015 Division VII: Sentencing (M.1 onwards).

Judges follows 3 steps:

STEP 1 – Determine the Starting Point
Schedule 21 sets out the general principles that must be adopted by judges in deciding on murder case sentences. The judge has to reach a starting point and then adjust this up and down in accordance with the mitigating or aggravating features in the case. There are 5 starting points: ‘whole life’, 30 years, 25 years, 15 years or 12 years.


LIFE SENTENCES — Defence-Barrister.co.uk

I’m waiting now- I’m hoping for a whole life sentence!

 

[Ktboo]

Do we know if they’ll be a statement given by the family or the police?

 

[Sprockett7701]

Yesssss...not what I expected at all. But glad Libby can finally Rest In Peace.

 

[Chambo1994]

Excellent, excellent news!

let’s hope he gets as big of a minimum term as the judge can possibly hand out!!

Woudl be great to find out the truth now that he’s been found guilty, but sadly he will never do that he can keep it for the rest of his life while he rots in Jail.

 

[RubyLee87]

Just seen the verdict. I’m so happy that Libby’s family has justice. I never considered manslaughter/ suicide, just too many lies and coincidences for that to be true. Such a shame for poor Libby, it seemed as if her life was opening up at university after her mental health struggles. At least her murderer will be off the streets for a very long time. Hoping the sentence will reflect the seriousness of the crime. Thanks all for the updates.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

@JerseyGirl if you just happened to be thinking about starting a new thread as this one has gone over limit, you should chop it from post #977 when the jury came back in

 

[Ruthbullock]

I'm glad they got him for both counts. I would have been one of the 'ten' unanimous jurors.
Thanks so much Jamjim.

I would imagine even some of those that were on the unanimous vote, may well have changed their minds several times over the course of deliberations. Likewise those that weren’t with the majority jury could have changed their mind at some point during discussions and may well have thought guilty at times as well. We will never know.

 

[Joolz1975]

Do we know if they’ll be a statement given by the family or the police?

BBC say they are expecting a reaction from Humberside police shortly. Not mentioned whether the family will respond though. I expect they will either read a statement or someone will read it on their behalf.

 

[Niner]

Thank you to the ones that "tagged" me!

YES!! Justice for Libby!