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Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

A man who gave medication to a woman and caused her to miscarry has had his sentence increased.

Staff numbers and paybill costs for the Government Legal Department, Attorney General's Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.

Fees, expenses, contractual terms and administrative procedures for panel counsel, clerks and their chambers.

Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

A man who arranged a female genital mutilation (FGM) procedure for a young girl has had his jail sentence increased.

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC has released a statement following a request to review Axel Rudakubana’s sentence under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

Summary of advice given under business appointment rules to former members of AGO, GLD or HMCPSI at SCS1 and SCS2 level and equivalents.

Attorney General's Office ministerial gifts, hospitality, meetings, and overseas travel for April to June 2024.

Attorney General’s Office Ministerial and Special Advisers gifts, hospitality, meetings, and overseas travel for July to September 2024.

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

Our Interim Director of Legal Services Matthew Wagstaff provides an update on our ongoing review of our use of e-discovery software.

Summary of advice given under business appointment rules to former members of AGO, GLD or HMCPSI at SCS1 and SCS2 level and equivalents.

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

The Law Officers have received a request to consider the sentence of Axel Rudakubana under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme

The Attorney General spoke about the foundational role of the rule of law in delivering economic security at the City of London’s Guildhall.

On 15 October 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered a speech to the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts at the Guildhall.

Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.

The Attorney General issues a reminder about commenting on the trial of Axel Rudakubana and risks of being in contempt of court.

Murray Hunt has been engaged by Attorney General’s Office to provide legal and policy advice on matters relating to the rule of law.