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The offender was part of a sophisticated drug operation
The Attorney General, the Rt Hon Suella Braverman QC MP delivered a keynote speech to the 2021 Public Law Project Conference.
A man who raped a victim will spend longer in prison after his sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Chelsea Roberts has had her sentence increased at the Court of Appeal following intervention by the Solicitor General, The Rt Hon Michael Ellis QC MP.
A teenager who took part in a revenge attack which resulted in the death of one man and serious wounding of another has received an increased sentence after the case was referred to the Court of Appeal.
The Framework sets out the public interest factors that are applicable to all contempt referrals
Following a joint trial for separate cases that involved the killing of children, Thomas Hughes and Jordan Monaghan have each received increased prison sentences.
Guidelines on the prosecutor’s role in applications for Witness Anonymity Orders: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008.
Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, the Attorney General reflected on the unique ties between our legal systems.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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Partners Andrew Bristow and Michael Peters have had their jail terms increased after referral by the Attorney General.
The Law Officers and Advocate General for Scotland were called to the Bar of Northern Ireland, while visiting a restorative justice charity during a two-day visit to Belfast.
Gawain Fallows has received an increased prison sentence under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme
Annual report and accounts from the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) covering 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015
Two men who robbed 3 properties at knifepoint have had their sentences increased after the Solicitor General, Alex Chalk QC MP referred the case to the Court of Appeal.
A rapist has had his prison term increased following the intervention of the Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP.
Darren Rose has had his jail sentence increased following intervention by the Solicitor General, Rt Hon Michael Ellis QC MP.
The High Court found Yaxley-Lennon to be in contempt of court, sentencing will take place at a later date.
Jurors Kasim Davey and Joseph Beard have been found guilty of contempt of court. Both were sentenced to 2 months in prison.
Darren Finnemore has had his sentence increased after lighting a series of fires in a revenge arson attack.
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