The inquiry, led by Sir Adrian Fulford, concluded that Alphonse Rudakubana and Laetitia Muyazire must take some blame for their son's murder spree. According to the inquiry report, the parents knew their son was hoarding weapons, including machetes, for at least a year before the attack. The report also found they saw other weapons and suspicious substances, later identified as ingredients for ricin, in his bedroom.
On the day of the attack, they discovered packaging for a knife when their son left the house but failed to inform authorities. Calls for prosecution have emerged, with former minister Robert Jenrick urging criminal charges and deportation. Lawyer Chris Walker, representing victims' families, called for their incarceration for failing to prevent the attack.
The apology we heard (from parents of Rudakubana) was rejected by the families, I call for them personally to be incarcerated for their lack of foresight and for not preventing the attack, I firmly believe that's correct.
However, Merseyside police investigated the parents and confirmed there was insufficient evidence to prosecute, with Walker noting current legislation makes prosecution difficult. The citizenship status of Rudakubana and Muyazire remains unclear, though they are believed to hold British nationality. British citizens cannot be deported, but citizenship can be deprived under conditions such as fraud or if removal is deemed conducive to the public good for dual nationals.
International law prevents deportation if it would leave a person stateless, and current guidance states citizenship removal is only for threats like terrorism or espionage. It is unknown whether the Home Secretary will consider depriving them of citizenship and on what grounds. The inquiry recommended new legislation be considered to compel anyone to report such criminality or face prosecution.
They should go to prison. They have blood on their hands.
What specific legislation is being considered and when it might be introduced remains uncertain.