These are some of the words offered in mitigation for PC Wayne Couzens, as he faces sentencing for the murder of Sarah Everard.
His barrister argued that a life sentence, but not a whole life sentence, should be imposed, and Couzens is likely to die in prison either way.
His barrister argued that a life sentence, but not a whole life sentence, should be imposed, and Couzens is likely to die in prison either way.
"He makes no excuses for his actions, he accepts he will receive and deserves a severe punishment.
“No right-minded person reading the papers or listening to the statements read out by the Everard family could feel anything other than revulsion for what he did.
“No right-minded person reading the papers or listening to the statements read out by the Everard family could feel anything other than revulsion for what he did.
"He doesn't seek to make excuses for anything he did. He is filled with self-loathing and abject shame and he should be.
There is little mitigation and deserves and expects nothing less than a life sentence."
There is little mitigation and deserves and expects nothing less than a life sentence."
The barrister said the mitigation boils down to:
Guilty plea
Underlying (mild) depression
Genuine remorse
Says his family and friends are "absolutely staggered" by what's happened.
It is hoped therapy in prison will 'unlock' why he did it.
Guilty plea
Underlying (mild) depression
Genuine remorse
Says his family and friends are "absolutely staggered" by what's happened.
It is hoped therapy in prison will 'unlock' why he did it.
Sentence is due to be passed by Lord Justice Fulford from 11.30am.
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