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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
European institutions should ensure they abide by the rule of law, says the Attorney General.
Man admits knowingly breaching an injunction on images or information claiming to be the adults Jon Venables or Robert Thompson
Samuel Armstrong has his sentence for serious attack on Andrew Toseland increased after reference by Solicitor General
Meeting promoted good governance in all territories under the British flag
Role of the Law Officers, history and current work
Speech at City of London Guildhall on the central importance to the British economy of the rule of law.
Court of Appeal replaces suspended child indecency sentence of Graham Ovenden with one of 27 months custody.
Government seeks more lawyers to advise on its international cases.
Court of Appeal increases sentence of sexual offender after reference by Attorney General.
Sentence increase for Joseph Wright from 18 months after unduly lenient sentence appeal by Solicitor General
An injunction preventing the media or individuals publishing images which claim to be Jon Venables and Robert Thompson is reproduced here.
The shifting legal landscape and the imminent effect on solicitors and their experts
The Court of Appeal found that the 6 ½ yr sentence given to facebook groomer Husaini Master was unduly lenient and raised it to 9 yrs
Court of Appeal found the 21 month sentence given to Bernard Collins for conspiracy to defraud unduly lenient and increased it to 3 ½ years
Attorney General emphasises the prosecutor's role in making sure that trials are fair, politically neutral & human rights are defended.
Solicitor General makes the opening speech of the 31st Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime
Jurors Kasim Davey and Joseph Beard have been found guilty of contempt of court. Both were sentenced to 2 months in prison.
A narrative around actions taken by the Attorney General and his office over past issues at the Serious Fraud Office
The Attorney General Dominic Grieve has today announced that Alison Saunders CB will be the new Director of Public Prosecutions.
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