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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Convicted murderer and ‘Islamist fanatic' gets thousands in legal aid to argue about his anxiety
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has hit out at the European Court of Human Rights KILLER'S ANXIETY Convicted murderer and 'Islamist fanatic' gets thousands in legal aid to argue about his anxiety A CONVICTED murderer has got thousands in legal aid to argue that separating him from other lags made him feel too anxious. Islamic convert Denny De Silva, 32 — said to be an 'extremist enforcer' — had taxpayers fund his human rights challenge. Advertisement He has previously been found guilty of smuggling in phones to share IS material and there were complaints he was battering other inmates at HMP Full Sutton, East Yorks. He was sent to a separation unit but in January went to the High Court to argue limiting access to the gym, library, and educational opportunities violated his right to a private life under the European Court of Human Rights. He won the case — adding more to his legal aid bill. De Silva had already run up costs of £42,000 for barristers and £24,000 for solicitors at his 2016 murder trial. Advertisement Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick said: 'This shocking case shows how the ECHR is has become a charter for criminals. "I couldn't care less if a dangerous Islamist fanatic has 'anxiety' from separation centres. 'Governors must be able to lock up radicalising prisoners in isolation without worrying about mad human rights laws.' De Silva was jailed in 2016 for a minimum of 27 years for shooting dead a gangland rival. Advertisement He converted to Islam in prison but is said to intimidate and incite other Muslim prisoners. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the £66,000 figure was correct but billing was not finalised. Inside evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & other treats despite guard attack
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Convicted murderer and ‘Islamist fanatic' gets thousands in legal aid to argue about his anxiety
A CONVICTED murderer has got thousands in legal aid to argue that separating him from other lags made him feel too anxious. Islamic convert Denny De Silva, 32 — said to be an 'extremist enforcer' — had taxpayers fund his human rights challenge. Advertisement He has previously been found guilty of smuggling in phones to share IS material and there were complaints he was battering other inmates at HMP Full Sutton, East Yorks. He was sent to a separation unit but in January went to the High Court to argue limiting access to the gym, library, and educational opportunities violated his right to a private life under the European Court of Human Rights . He won the case — adding more to his legal aid bill. De Silva had already run up costs of £42,000 for barristers and £24,000 for solicitors at his 2016 murder trial. Advertisement READ MORE ON JAILS Shadow Justice Secretary "I couldn't care less if a dangerous Islamist fanatic has 'anxiety' from separation centres. 'Governors must be able to lock up radicalising prisoners in isolation without worrying about mad human rights laws.' De Silva was jailed in 2016 for a minimum of 27 years for shooting dead a gangland rival. Advertisement Most read in The Sun He converted to Islam in prison but is said to intimidate and incite other Muslim prisoners. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the £66,000 figure was correct but billing was not finalised. Inside evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & other treats despite guard attack 1 Denny De Silva has run up a legal aid bill complaining about his human rights in jail Credit: Collect
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Inmate who stabbed prison guard revealed as serial knifeman Muslim convert who once said it ‘felt good to hurt someone'
Taylor is now believed to have been transferred to the separation unit at top-security Belmarsh jail JAIL ATTACK Inmate who stabbed prison guard revealed as serial knifeman Muslim convert who once said it 'felt good to hurt someone' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LAG who stabbed a prison officer using a flick-knife smuggled in by drone is a white Muslim convert who once said it 'felt good to hurt someone'. Callom Taylor, 22 — jailed for a string of stabbings — is often heard shouting 'Allahu Akbar' on the prison wing and carries a prayer mat, sources say. 3 Callom Taylor has been revealed as the violent prisoner who stabbed an officer in the stomach Credit: South Yorkshire Police 3 The horrifying attack took place at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin Credit: HMI Prisons He carried out his latest attack just after 8.30am on Friday, stabbing a 25-year-old officer in the stomach. He had to be airlifted from maximum-security Long Lartin jail, near Evesham, Worcs, to hospital for emergency surgery. Two weeks before, the prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin, with the jail's surveillance tech branded obsolete. A source said: 'The drone drops here are out of control. They fly in phones, knives and drugs.' READ MORE ON PRISONS TREATS FOR BEAST Fury at evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets treats He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar. A source Taylor, of Sheffield, has a long history of violence. He was locked up in 2022 for a string of attacks including a three-month 'campaign of violence' in which he stabbed four people and assaulted a fifth with nunchucks. He was given a 23-year extended sentence, with a minimum of 18 years in custody, avoiding a life term due to his age. The judge told him: 'You have escaped a life sentence by the narrowest of margins.' The court heard a psychiatric report revealing Taylor admitted experiencing powerful urges to hurt people for no reason. When asked directly, he 'admitted that, in a way, it felt good to hurt someone else'. Inside evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & other treats despite guard attack Taylor is said to have converted to Islam behind bars at Long Lartin. Our source said: 'The lad converted a while ago and since then it's like he's become someone else. 'He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. 'He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar.' Taylor is now believed to have been transferred to the separation unit at top-security Belmarsh jail. West Mercia Police said the attack was not being treated as terror- related, but as a 'disagreement'. It comes after Southport child killer Axel Rudakubana threw boiling water over a warder at Belmarsh last month, and Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi stabbed and burned four officers with cooking oil at Frankland prison in April. Additional reporting: MIKE SULLIVAN and TOM SEAWARD
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Inmate who stabbed prison guard revealed as serial knifeman Muslim convert who once said it ‘felt good to hurt someone'
A LAG who stabbed a prison officer using a flick-knife smuggled in by drone is a white Muslim convert who once said it 'felt good to hurt someone'. Callom Taylor, 22 — jailed for a string of stabbings — is often heard shouting 'Allahu Akbar' on the prison wing and carries a prayer mat, sources say. 3 Callom Taylor has been revealed as the violent prisoner who stabbed an officer in the stomach Credit: South Yorkshire Police 3 The horrifying attack took place at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin Credit: HMI Prisons He carried out his latest attack just after 8.30am on Friday, stabbing a 25-year-old officer in the stomach. He had to be airlifted from maximum-security Long Lartin jail, near Evesham, Worcs, to hospital for emergency surgery. Two weeks before, the prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin, with the jail's surveillance tech branded obsolete. A source said: 'The drone drops here are out of control. They fly in phones, knives and drugs.' READ MORE ON PRISONS He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar. A source Taylor, of Sheffield, has a long history of violence. He was locked up in 2022 for a string of attacks including a three-month 'campaign of violence' in which he stabbed four people and assaulted a fifth with nunchucks. He was given a 23-year extended sentence, with a minimum of 18 years in custody, avoiding a life term due to his age. The judge told him: 'You have escaped a life sentence by the narrowest of margins.' Most read in The Sun The court heard a psychiatric report revealing Taylor admitted experiencing powerful urges to hurt people for no reason. When asked directly, he 'admitted that, in a way, it felt good to hurt someone else'. Inside evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & other treats despite guard attack Taylor is said to have converted to Islam behind bars at Long Lartin. Our source said: 'The lad converted a while ago and since then it's like he's become someone else. 'He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. 'He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar.' Taylor is now believed to have been transferred to the separation unit at top-security Belmarsh jail. West Mercia Police said the attack was not being treated as terror- related, but as a 'disagreement'. It comes after Southport child killer Manchester bomb plotter cooking oil at Frankland prison in April. Additional reporting: MIKE SULLIVAN and TOM SEAWARD Jenrick: Give officers guns PRISON officers should be armed with lethal weapons to combat Islamist gangs, Robert Jenrick claims. The It follows a Jenrick said: 'Islamist gangs and violent prisoners are out of control. It's a national security emergency.' A Ministry of Justice source said: 'We are building new prisons and take a zero-tolerance approach to violence and extremism inside.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Fury at evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & treats despite guard attack
SOUTHPORT monster Axel Rudakubana can still buy jail treats such as Maltesers and McCoy's despite attacking a guard with boiling water. 7 Axel Rudakubana can still buy jail treats such as Maltesers and McCoys despite attacking a guard with boiling water Credit: Reuters 7 The triple killer, 18, has them served by officers in his cell at London's Belmarsh Prison Credit: Getty 7 Rudakubana can still spend £5.50 a week in the canteen Credit: Alamy 7 The Southport monster is having treats including Maltesers and crisps Credit: Alamy Child killer and A source said: 'He's been spending £5.50 a week in the canteen since the attack, and can spend it on anything he likes as long as it's not dangerous. 'He's still allowed to buy things like Maltesers and Pringles crisps if he fancies them.' Read More on UK News Shadow Justice Secretary He said: 'I cannot believe this monster has been allowed to keep these privileges. It's a disgrace. 'He should be stripped of them immediately, no questions asked. 'It's the least the victims of his horrendous crime would expect. We've got to regain control of prisons before an officer is killed.' Most read in The Sun Since the attack Our source added: 'He is mostly confined to his cell. He fills in a sheet and stuff gets delivered. Southport fiend Axel Rudakubana hurled scalding water over prison guard in 'terrifying' attack putting victim in hospital 'That means that prison officers, who are the colleagues of the guy he attacked, have to collect his canteen order and deliver it to his cell. 'Array of goods' 'It's made some angry and upset. 'The array of goods on the canteen list is quite staggering and it has all the decent brands. 'He can also buy toiletries, vitamins, drinks and biscuits. 'He's not spending much because he's on basic level and doesn't have a job due to the danger he poses. 'But the principle of it is shocking — and he's been spending what he can every week since the attack. It's very rare for a governor to completely strip a prisoner of canteen rights but I'd say this is an instance where it's justified. 'He's also been able to call his family and had a bit of money sent in to him despite the attack.' Lags at Belmarsh can buy goods including Cadbury Twirl bars, Haribo Starmix bags, McCoy's crisps, Diet Coke, Vimto, vitamins, fruit and cereals like Shredded Wheat and Ready Brek. Also on offer are 'I Love You' cards, draughts sets, prayer mats, cross pendants and prayer hats. But Rudakubana is barred from buying anything that could be turned into a weapon. That includes tins of tuna, after the jagged edge of a can was used to slash Rudakubana is also banned from buying butter or baby oil which could be heated for an attack. Police are investigating the 'serious assault' he allegedly carried out at Belmarsh on May 8. The fiend was allowed a kettle and is believed to have used it to boil water. His supervision had been downgraded weeks earlier. It's very rare for a governor to completely strip a prisoner of canteen rights but I'd say this is an instance where it's justified Source The officer was taken to hospital but escaped serious injury and is believed to have returned to work. Rudakubana struck weeks after Rudakubana is also said to have had visits from an imam since his attack. But he has been barred from religious ceremonies for fears he would be targeted. Inmates in UK jails have rights including protection from bullying, access to a solicitor and healthcare plus the right to communication and to make complaints. All other privileges have to be earned, and cons can have their time out of cells severely restricted. Inmates who behave can become 'enhanced' prisoners and earn the right to spend more money and watch TV. Another source said: 'It's fairly unheard of to strip someone of the canteen. But a lot of the public would think it should be done here. "The issue they have is they need to keep him happy and stop legal complaints. Certain prisoners are experts at knowing their rights. 'They were planning to move Rudakubana but the transfer has been delayed by the lack of an alternative. "The natural place would be the separation centre at Frankland. But, ironically, that's been closed down while the attack by Abedi is investigated.' Rudakubana was jailed in January for the murders of The Prison Service said it did not comment on individuals. 7 Bebe King, 6, died in the Southport attack Credit: PA 7 Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, was another victim Credit: PA 7 Alice Da Silva Aguiar, 9, also lost of her life Credit: PA Timeline of events related to the Southport stabbings AXEL Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, and 10 counts of attempted murder. Here is a timeline of events relating to the case: 2002: Rudakubana's father Alphonse moves to the UK from Rwanda, according to an interview he gave to his local newspaper in Southport in 2015. August 7, 2006 : Rudakubana is born in Cardiff, Wales. 2013 : The family - including Rudakubana's father, mother and older brother - move from Wales to Banks in Lancashire, a few miles from Southport. July 29, 2024 : Shortly before midday, a knifeman enters a dance class at The Hart Space in Hart Street in Southport. Bebe, Elsie and Alice are fatally wounded. Eight other children are injured, as are instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. Police say they have detained a male and seized a knife. Within hours, claims spread online that the suspect is an asylum seeker who arrived in the UK by boat in 2023. Some claims include an alleged identity. July 30, 2024 : In the evening, a peaceful vigil is held outside Southport's Atkinson arts venue, where flowers are laid in memory of those who died. Shortly after the vigil, a separate protest begins outside the town's mosque in St Luke's Road. People throw items towards the mosque, property is damaged and police vehicles are set on fire. July 31, 2024 : Demonstrators gather in Whitehall, London, for an "Enough Is Enough" protest. Flares and cans are thrown at police and more than 100 people are arrested. Disorder also breaks out in Hartlepool, County Durham, and Aldershot, Hampshire. August 1, 2024 : Police announce that Rudakubana has been charged with the murders of Bebe, Elsie Dot and Alice, 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. He is not named by police because of his age. He appears in court in Liverpool and Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Andrew Menary KC rules he can be named, as he is due to turn 18 in a week. He initially smiled on entering the courtroom - then kept his face covered by his sweatshirt for the remainder of the proceedings before the case was adjourned. Later that evening, demonstrators gather outside a hotel in Newton Heath, Manchester. August 2, 2024 : Three police officers are taken to hospital after disorder in Sunderland. August 3, 2024 : There are scenes of violence during planned protests across the UK, including in Liverpool, Hull, Nottingham and Belfast. August 4, 2024 : Disorder continues, including outside a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, where masked demonstrators launch lengths of wood and sprayed fire extinguishers at police officers. August 5, 2024 : The Government holds an emergency Cobra meeting in the wake of the disorder and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows to "ramp up criminal justice". That evening, a peaceful vigil is held in Southport, a week on from the killings. Police deal with disorder in Plymouth, Devon and Darlington, County Durham. August 7, 2024 : Prison sentences for those involved in the unrest begin to be handed out. Derek Drummond, 58, is the first person to be jailed for violent disorder at Liverpool Crown Court, where he is sentenced to three years. More than 100 protests are planned for across the country, with counter-demonstrations taking place, but the majority of police forces report very little trouble. October 29, 2024 : Merseyside Police announces Rudakubana will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink the next day charged with production of a biological toxin, Ricin, and possession of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing to commit an act of terrorism. October 30, 2024 : Rudakubana appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink from HMP Belmarsh to face the two new charges. He holds his sweater over the bottom half of his face and does not respond when asked to confirm his name. November 13, 2024 : Rudakubana appears at Liverpool Crown Court via videolink. He covers his face with his grey sweatshirt and does not speak throughout the hearing. About 20 family members of victims sit in the public gallery. The case is adjourned until December 12, when a preparatory hearing will take place. January 20, 2025 : Rudakubana appears at Liverpool Crown Court for the first day of his trial where he pleads guilty to all 16 charges, including the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven.
