sentence

Three judges consider all the evidence and then issue a verdict and, if the accused is found guilty, sentence.

Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail, but only served six days before he was freed pending appeal.

Prosecution barrister Greg Bull KC told the court that personal victim impact statements were being prepared, but that the sentence “has to be one of imprisonment”.

The boy was handed a hospital order at his sentencing at Westminster Magistrates Court.

And just like that, in a single sentence, Verstappen sums up his year - his entire approach to Formula 1 in fact.