THE mother of Calne murder victim Ellie Gould has welcomed a possible change in the law that could result in teenage killers jailed for up to 27 years.
Carole Gould says changes likely to be unveiled this week by Justice Secretary and South Swindon MP Robert Buckland are a “step in the right direction” but don’t meet everything she wants.
Over the past two years, Mrs Gould has campaigned for a so-called Ellie’s Law which would see young offenders treated more like adults if convicted of murder.
Speaking to the Gazette, she said: “We are on the right track. It is a step in the right direction.