The sentencing of two Muslim converts guilty of brutally murdering a British soldier in broad daylight in a London street will take place at the Old Bailey later Wednesday.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, were found guilty on December 19 of killing 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby, who had served a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
He died from multiple cut and stab wounds when he was attacked as he walked back to Woolwich Barracks in southeast London on May 22.
Judge Nigel Sweeney delayed sentencing in order to take account of a Court of Appeal ruling on the principle of jail terms for life.
Five judges last week found that such sentences were "entirely compatible" with the European human rights convention.
The sentencing of two Muslim converts guilty of brutally murdering a British soldier in broad daylight in a London street will take place at the Old Bailey later Wednesday.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, were found guilty on December 19 of killing 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby, who had served a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
He died from multiple cut and stab wounds when he was attacked as he walked back to Woolwich Barracks in southeast London on May 22.
Judge Nigel Sweeney delayed sentencing in order to take account of a Court of Appeal ruling on the principle of jail terms for life.
Five judges last week found that such sentences were “entirely compatible” with the European human rights convention.
