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Attorney General announces new appointments to Treasury Counsel.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Hudson's sentence is increased to 14 years, comprising a 10 year imprisonment and a 4 year extended licence.
David Rawcliffe has had his sentence increased to 3 years and 4 months by the Court of Appeal
The Attorney General has instituted contempt of court proceedings against Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (AKA Tommy Robinson).
Publication of the government's response to its Call for Evidence on the impact of social media on the administration of justice.
The application for permission to apply for a new inquest into Ella's death has been successful.
The Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, has today given consent for the family of Elsie Frost to apply to the High Court for a fresh inquest into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Attorney General announces new appointments to Treasury Counsel
The Attorney General's letter regarding the Motion for Return on Law Officers' advice.
The Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, has today published the Government’s Review of the efficiency and effectiveness of disclosure in the criminal justice system
Leading QC Max Hill takes up his new role as Director of Public Prosecutions
Advocate General for Northern Ireland, Geoffrey Cox QC MP, will be called to the Bar of Northern Ireland
Kevin McGinty has been reappointed as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate
Attorney General decides not to provide his authority for an application to be made to the High Court for a new inquest
Mafuta Capitao has had his sentence increased following the Attorney General's referral to the Court of Appeal.
Kerr Somers has had his minimum term increased to 21 years after the Attorney General's referral.
Gerard Drew has been sentenced to 2 years immediate custody at the Court of Appeal.
The competition to refresh the London C panel is now open.
James Brooks is called to prison immediately after the Attorney General's action.
Kevin McGinty's term is due to finish next year and the Attorney General wishes to reappoint him for a further 2 years.
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