Elderly victim of 'cruel' carer can't be left alone after being 'traumatised'
An 81-year-old woman remains traumatized after her carer was filmed abusing her, leading to a three-month jail sentence for the perpetrator. The victim's family is frustrated by the lenient sentencing and the inability to appeal the decision.
Why it matters
It highlights systemic issues in the legal system regarding the prosecution of elder abuse and the limitations of victim advocacy in sentencing appeals.
Image source, Tracy Faram Shipton Image caption, Tracy Faram Shipton said the "horrific" actions of Louise Harris "traumatised" her mum
An 81-year-old whose "cruel" carer was jailed after being caught on camera abusing her cannot be left alone because she is "traumatised," her daughter has said.
Louise Harris was given a three-month sentence after CCTV filmed her drunkenly screaming "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton in Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot.
Elizabeth's daughter Tracy Faram Shipton called Harris's actions "horrific" and said her sentence for ill treatment and criminal damage was "laughable".
Despite this, the family is unable to appeal against it as, under the unduly lenient sentence scheme , external , the attorney general can only refer specific qualifying crimes to the Court of Appeal.
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