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Solicitor General refers Croydon ‘zombie knife’ attacker’s case to Court of Appeal
Joshua Gardner’s original sentence has been referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
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Wrexham care home abuser has sentence increased
Graham Stridgeon has today had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of Appeal for being unduly lenient.
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Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
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Family of Ella Kissi-Debrah can apply for fresh inquest
The application for permission to apply for a new inquest into Ella’s death has been successful.
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Attorney General appoints new Treasury Counsel
Attorney General announces new appointments to Treasury Counsel
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Brighton drug-dealer jailed after Solicitor General’s intervention
Daniel Lewis jailed for 3 years after the Solicitor General’s action.
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