News Presenter: A former juvenile delinquent who was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 16 without parole, has now seen his sentence reduced thanks to a new law preventing minors from being given life sentences. 'Trevor Kieff' left Wandsworth Prison earlier this week after having served a 17 - year sentence for the murder of 18 year old 'Taylor Phillips' in Battersea in 1996. Our correspondent Michelle Miller was as Westminster county court this morning, getting a measure of public opinion about the changes brought in by Justice secretary Chris Grayling
Michelle Miller:
According to Chris Grayling, inmates who are convicted of a crime as a child should be given a second chance. Trevor Kieff' has spent 17 years in prison after being convicted for murder at the age of 16. Family members of the prisoner made an appearance at today's hearing, showing their support for the 33 year old. 'I spoke to residents of Westminster onside the court to get their reaction new change to the law, and not surprisingly most of them were against the change.
Vox-Pop 1:
If the kid decided to take some one else's life, then his life should be taken from him. Its not just about the victim, its also about the families of the victims. They lost someone close to them, and they cant be replaced.
Vox-Pop 2:
I'm a mum of 4, if some one ever harmed one of my kids, I'd want them to stay behind bars for the rest of their life.
Vox-Pop 3:
I don't think it's that simple, that they can just lock you up and throw away the key. Even people who murder other people should get the chance to maybe turn their life around in 20 year time. I mean... this guy was basically a kid, but was trailed as an adult. I believe everyone deserves a second chance.
Outside Broadcast/Specialist Reporter:
Michelle Miller:
The trial continues at the County Court this week.
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