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A violent robber who was caught wearing a jacket he had stolen has had his suspended sentence quashed and been sent to jail after the Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP intervened.
Prosecutors from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have taken first prize for both the individual and team categories at the Prosecuting Team and Prosecutor of the Year Awards.
A sexual predator who raped a 10-year-old he groomed on social media has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP, intervened.
The leader of an international prostitution ring has had their sentence more than doubled after the Solicitor General intervened.
A man who gave medication to a woman and caused her to miscarry has had his sentence increased.
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.
The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC has announced that Anthony Rogers has been appointed to the role of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of HMCPSI.
The Law Officers have received a request to consider the sentence of Axel Rudakubana 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.
The Attorney General issues a reminder about commenting on the trial of Axel Rudakubana and risks of being in contempt of court.
The Solicitor General issues a reminder that the Restriction Order issued by the independent inquiry contains provisions restricting the publication of certain material.
Anthony Rogers has been named as the preferred candidate to be the next Chief Inspector of His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI).
On 6 December 2024, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered remarks at the Venice Commission on the rule of law.
Nominations are now open to celebrate the important work of prosecutors strengthening the criminal justice system, the Attorney General has announced
New asset confiscation enforcement team and upgrade to SFO’s disclosure technology outlined in the budget in a bid to crackdown on fraud says Attorney General.
Victims of crime and specialist RASSO units will be better supported thanks to funding allocated to the CPS from the Budget, confirms the Solicitor General.
On 14 October 2024, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the 2024 Bingham Lecture titled ‘The Rule of Law in an Age of Populism’.
The North-west legal community hosted the Attorney General as part of his ongoing efforts to engage with the profession across England and Wales.
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