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19 September 2018 — Press release
Attorney General proposes term extension for Chief Inspector
Kevin McGinty’s term is due to finish next year and the Attorney General wishes to reappoint him for a further 2 years.
20 September 2018 — Press release
First ever convicted cross-border sex-trafficker has sentence increased
Josephine Iyamu has had her sentence increased to 18 years after the Solicitor General’s referral.
20 September 2018 — Press release
Essex drug-dealer jailed following Attorney General’s referral
James Brooks is called to prison immediately after the Attorney General’s action.
18 September 2018 — Press release
Sentence increase for man who sexually assaulted girls for 25 years
Sazzad Miah has been imprisoned for longer under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
18 September 2018 — Press release
Southampton paedophile jailed after Solicitor General’s referral
Antonie Lawrie has been sentenced to 3 years immediate custody at the Court of Appeal.
7 September 2018 — Press release
Sentence increased for Manchester man who fractured baby's skull
Stephen Wenlock has had his sentence increased to 10 years by the Court of Appeal.
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