Court Cases About Crimes Against Children

May 13, 2026, 16:47
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Introduction

Courts in Canada and the UK gave punishments to men who hurt children.

Main Body

In Canada, a 38-year-old man hurt two small children. He used a phone app to talk to other bad people. The government wants him to go to prison for 25 years. His lawyer says he had a hard life and wants a shorter time in prison. In the UK, John Siddell hurt children. He lied to the police. He pretended he could not walk or speak. He used a wheelchair to trick the court. But cameras showed he could walk and talk. John Siddell must go to prison for 15 years. His brother also went to prison for 2 years and 9 months. The brother lied to the police about John's health.

Conclusion

Both men got long prison sentences because they did very bad things.

Learning

πŸ•’ Time & Numbers

In the text, we see how to talk about ages and time in prison. It is very simple:

  • Age: 38-year-old man (Number + year-old)
  • Duration: 25 years / 2 years and 9 months

Pattern: Number β†’\rightarrow Time Word

🎭 Actions & Tricks

Look at these verbs used to describe lying:

  1. Lied (He said things that were not true) β†’\rightarrow "He lied to the police"
  2. Pretended (He acted like something was true, but it wasn't) β†’\rightarrow "He pretended he could not walk"
  3. Trick (To make someone believe a lie) β†’\rightarrow "To trick the court"

βš–οΈ The 'Must' Rule

When something is a law or a requirement, we use must.

John Siddell must go to prison.

(This means he has no choice. It is a requirement.)

Vocabulary Learning

prison
A building where people are kept as punishment for crimes.
Example:The man was sent to prison for his crimes.
sentence
The punishment decided by a court for a crime.
Example:He received a 15-year sentence.
lawyer
A person who helps people with legal problems.
Example:The lawyer argued that his client had a hard life.
court
A place where judges decide on laws and crimes.
Example:The judge heard the case in the court.
police
People who enforce laws and keep order.
Example:The police investigated the crime.
child
A young person who has not reached adulthood.
Example:The man hurt two small children.
hurt
To cause pain or injury.
Example:He hurt the children with his actions.
wheelchair
A chair with wheels that helps people who cannot walk.
Example:He used a wheelchair to trick the court.
camera
A device that records video or takes pictures.
Example:The camera showed he could walk.
app
A small software program for phones or tablets.
Example:He used a phone app to talk to other bad people.
government
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government wants him to go to prison.
years
A unit of time equal to 365 days.
Example:He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
months
A unit of time equal to about 30 days.
Example:His brother went to prison for 2 years and 9 months.
man
An adult male human.
Example:A 38-year-old man hurt two children.
health
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example:He pretended he could not walk or speak due to health.
walk
To move on foot.
Example:He could walk and talk, as the camera showed.
talk
To speak.
Example:He could walk and talk, contrary to his claim.