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Child sex offence cases saw the greatest number of prison sentence increases by the Court of Appeal last year the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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A drug dealer who sold cocaine worth nearly half-a-million pounds before fleeing to evade arrest has his sentence increased after Court of Appeal intervened.
The Attorney General confirms the requirement not to publish material which could prejudice any potential criminal investigation or prosecutions.
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The Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson KC MP delivers an opening address at the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime on 4 September 2023.
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Prosecutors from CPS Thames and Chiltern showcased their important work securing convictions for forced marriage and honour crime to the Attorney General.
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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.
A violent attacker who brutally assaulted a woman before locking her in her home and setting fire to the carpet has had his sentence increased.
Diverse routes into law and how the work of government lawyers impacts all aspects of public life were themes discussed by the Attorney General as she spoke to the Open University’s law students.
A hairdresser who sexually assaulted two teenage work experience students will be jailed after his suspended prison sentence was quashed by the Court of Appeal
The Attorney General Victoria KC MP speaks about improved service for victims of rape and serious sexual offences.
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
The Attorney General has announced that Nick Ephgrave QPM will be the new Director of the Serious Fraud Office.
Three gang members who bought a gun intending to use it in a dispute against rival criminals have had their sentences increased.
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