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Violent man with history of domestic abuse has his sentence increased following the Solicitor’s intervention after he strangled ex-partner.
Violent rapist who targeted three women has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
A man who killed a motorcyclist, who was celebrating his twentieth birthday on the same day, in a dangerous collision has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
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A man with a violent history who murdered his pregnant girlfriend after she refused to have an abortion has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
A taxi driver who filmed himself repeatedly raping a vulnerable passenger over several years has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.
Ministers working closely with the new Cabinet Secretary order a clear up of Whitehall consultation culture to speed up decision making and deliver for the British people.
Attorney General’s Office Ministerial transparency returns for October to December 2025.
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