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6 August 2018 — Press release
More victims and their families get justice
137 offenders had their sentences increased in 2017
2 August 2018 — Press release
Knife-wielding ex who attempted to stab a young mum has sentence increased
Matthew White has his sentence increased to 9 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 5 years.
24 July 2018 — Press release
Next Director of the CPS announced
Max Hill QC has been appointed as the next Director of Public Prosecutions
26 July 2018 — Press release
Bexley attackers to spend longer in jail after Solicitor General’s referral
Greg Wenham and Jack Siksnys have their jail terms increased.
26 July 2018 — Press release
Coventry hit-and-run killer has sentence increased after Solicitor General’s referral
Drug driver Robert Brown has prison sentence increased
25 July 2018 — Press release
Man jailed for throwing drugs into Bristol Prison after Solicitor General’s referral
Jason Weeks’s sentence is increased to 15 months immediate custody.
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