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This White Paper sets out the government’s proposals for important changes to the sentencing and release framework in England and Wales.
The number of sentences examined by the Attorney General in 2014 as unduly lenient, including the outcome and details of the cases
A predatory rapist who was caught on CCTV stalking his victim before dragging her off the street to attack her will now spend longer in prison.
The number of sentences examined by the Attorney General in 2013 as unduly lenient, including the outcome and details of the cases
Cowardly domestic abusers will continue to face time behind bars under legislation laid in Parliament today which will also see the most horrific murderers face life behind bars and rapists locked up for longer.
Use this form to give notice and grounds for appeal, or apply for permission to appeal, against a sentence.
Mandatory actions for prison and probation staff managing those sentenced or remanded in custody.
This report provides a quantitative analysis of whether offenders who have a pre-sentence report (PSR) at sentence are more likely to successfully complete their court order or terminate early.
Immigration staff guidance on what should happen when a foreign criminal appeals against a conviction and/or a sentence.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jones on 8 January 2024.
The number of sentences examined by the Attorney General each year as unduly lenient, including the outcome and details of the cases.
Guidance on requesting reconsideration of a Parole Board decision to terminate the licence of an Indeterminate Sentence of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) offender.
Enfield-based cleaner said she earned 55 times her actual turnover to fraudulently claim a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan before petitioning for her own bankruptcy
This guide provides information about being arrested in Germany and what conditions are like in prison there.
The number of sentences examined by the Attorney General in 2011 as unduly lenient, including the outcome and details of the cases.
Leader of a criminal gang that distributed large quantities of cocaine and cannabis across Sussex has his sentence increased after referral to Court of Appeal.
Rules and guidance for HMPPS staff on the Power to Detain Dangerous Prisoners Serving a Standard Determinate Sentence.
The number of sentences examined by the Attorney General in 2016 as unduly lenient, including the outcome and details of the cases.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
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