Benjamin Aina KC interviewed on BBC News

Church Court Chambers’ Benjamin Aina KC appeared on BBC News to provide expert commentary on the sentencing process for youth defendants, following the recent referral to the Court of Appeal of a case involving teenage defendants who were spared custodial sentences.

The case, which has attracted significant public attention, concerns the decision to impose youth rehabilitation orders rather than custodial sentences. The sentences have now been referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.

Speaking on BBC News, Benjamin discussed how the courts approach sentencing in cases involving youth defendants, including the need to assess culpability, seriousness, rehabilitation, public protection, and the welfare of the child.

Benjamin Aina KC is a leading silk with extensive experience both prosecuting and defending in the most serious and complex areas of criminal law.

Benjamin appeared on BBC News, 26 May 2026.