With regard to the ‘Eunuch Maker’ case (briefly discussed here), we have finally arrived at sentencing – here is the Guardian report.

Previous reports failed to get into the legal idea of mayhem, though there is at least use of the word ‘maim’ in the most recent material. It is not used as part of the description of the offences, but as part of the journey towards the offences. Will the sentencing remarks say anything about mayhem? Waiting with bated breath,

GS

9/5/2024

Update

Here are the remarks. Some bits on consent, but nothing on mayhem/maim. Was it discussed in the trial itself, I wonder.