The Court of Appeal has increased the sentence of a dangerous sexual predator after it was referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
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Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Friday, 03 May 2024
Recruitment for new Chief Inspector of HMCPSI launched.
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
A violent thug who murdered a man and raped two women as part of a ferocious four-day crime spree has had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
The opportunities available for aspiring barristers and solicitors in Yorkshire and beyond were discussed when the Attorney General visited staff at the Government Legal Department in Leeds.
Friday, 26 April 2024
Amended Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which came into force on 26 April 2024.
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Amended Code of Practice issued under Section 377A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which came into force on 26 April 2024.
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Driving a shared commitment to prosecutorial excellence in the wake of the Horizon scandal was the aim as the Law Officers joined prosecutors from a range of disciplines for an extraordinarily meeting.
Thursday, 25 April 2024
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.
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Guidance for departments and civil servants on the Provision of Information by government departments in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Monday, 22 April 2024
Staff numbers and paybill costs for the Government Legal Department, Attorney General's Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Document defining the relationship between the Law Officers and the Serious Fraud Office
Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Monday, 15 April 2024
Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.
Monday, 15 April 2024
Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.
Friday, 12 April 2024
A masked thug who took part in a violent burglary has had his sentence doubled after it was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Friday, 12 April 2024
A police officer who engaged in sexual activities with a woman whilst on duty has suspended sentence quashed and sent to jail after it was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Thursday, 04 April 2024
The Attorney General has pledged to support Ukraine in their efforts to obtain compensation for the damage caused by Russia’s illegal invasion as she spoke at an event in The Hague.
Thursday, 04 April 2024
Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
The Insolvency Service and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have been recognised for their prosecuting excellence by the Attorney General.
Thursday, 21 March 2024
Business expenses and hospitality received for the Attorney General's Office, Government Legal Department and HM Crown Prosecution Inspectorate senior staff.
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
During National Careers Week, we are celebrating the diverse roles and opportunities that can be found at the Attorney General's Office.
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Barristers in the South eastern circuit and students from the Cambridge University Law Society were paid a visit by the Attorney General on Thursday.
Thursday, 29 February 2024
The Attorney General's Guidelines on Disclosure have been updated with guidance on digital materials, the Solicitor General has confirmed.
Thursday, 29 February 2024
The Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure for investigators, prosecutors and defence practitioners on the application of the disclosure regime.
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
UKRAINE’S soldiers and citizens continue to defy the odds the Attorney General has said as she marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
The Attorney General Victoria Prentis KC MP has returned from a visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories between 14 and 16 February 2024.
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Anthony Rogers has been appointed as interim HM Chief Inspector of His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) Attorney General Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC MP has announced.
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Valdo Calocane's sentence has been referred to the Court of Appeal as being unduly lenient, confirms the Attorney General.
Thursday, 15 February 2024
Staff numbers and paybill costs for the Government Legal Department, Attorney General's Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.
Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Thursday, 01 February 2024
Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
An urgent independent inspection into the Crown Prosecution Service’s handling of the Nottingham stabbing case has been announced by the Government.
Monday, 29 January 2024
Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.
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