WHOLE-LIFE SENTENCE AFTER THE DEATH OF PRESTON DAVEY

A former teacher has received a whole-life order after being convicted of abusing and murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey, a child he and his partner were in the process of adopting.

The court heard deeply disturbing evidence about the abuse Preston suffered before his death. The case has shocked people across the UK and raised serious questions about how vulnerable children can be better protected.

The whole-life order means the offender will not be eligible for release.

The tragedy has also reignited a difficult debate about punishment for the most serious crimes against children.

Should the UK consider reintroducing capital punishment for crimes of this nature, or is a whole-life order the appropriate maximum sentence?

What do you think?