Reynhard Sinaga: Attorney general to review rapist’s’ sentence – BBC News
‘A man jailed for 136 rapes could have his sentence increased after his case was referred to the Attorney General.’
BBC News, 15th January 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: attorney general
Solicitor General’s speech at Cambridge Symposium on Economic Crime 2019 – Attorney General’s Office
‘The Solicitor General discusses some of the UK’s key successes in tackling economic crime and the UK government’s ambitious Economic Crime Plan.’
Attorney General’s Office, 2nd September 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Attorneys General lead international cooperation to combat cybercrime – Attorney General’s Office
‘Five Attorneys General from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have today formalised their international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime.’
Attorney General’s Office, 31st July 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
MPs demand prosecutors reverse ‘covert change’ causing plummeting rape charges – The Independent
‘MPs are calling on authorities to reverse a “covert change in policy” on rape cases amid plummeting prosecutions. Only 1.7 per cent of rapes reported to police in England and Wales now result in a charge, and victims have accused authorities of “decriminalising” sex attacks.’
The Independent, 23rd June 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Tommy Robinson to face fresh contempt of court proceedings – The Guardian
‘The former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson is facing a fresh hearing over allegations that he committed contempt of court by allegedly filming people involved in a criminal trial and broadcasting footage on social media.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Creating a ‘zero tolerance’ culture for disclosure failings across the criminal justice system – Attorney General’s Office
‘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.’
Attorney General’s Office, 15th November 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Slight fall in number of sentences revised up in 2017 after complaints – The Guardian
‘Rapists and killers were among 137 people given tougher penalties after complaints that their original sentences were too lenient last year, official figures for England and Wales show.’
The Guardian, 6th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Attorney retrospective approval of gifts from donor accounts – Family Law
‘What are the rules governing retrospective approval of gifts and payments for voluntary care? Simon Edwards, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, discusses Re HH (attorney’s application for retrospective approval) [2018] EWCOP 13 which demonstrates the necessity for someone who has power of attorney to retain proper records of care payments.’
Family Law, 20th July 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Attorney general defies call to give £400m windfall to UK charities – The Guardian
‘The attorney general has applied to the high court to free up at least £400m from a fund that has effectively been frozen, in order to reduce the UK’s massive national debt.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
No call for evidence in AG’s disclosure review – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The day before MPs begin hearing evidence on challenges around the disclosure of evidence in criminal cases, the Attorney General’s Office has announced it will not be issuing a call for evidence to inform its wider review.’
Law Society's Gazette, 26th March 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Michael Barrymore: Pool death inquest bid blocked – BBC News
‘A bid for a fresh inquest into the death of a man at entertainer Michael Barrymore’s house in 2001 has been blocked by the attorney general.’
Full press release from Attorney General
BBC News, 18th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Attorney general’s office investigates social media posts which may identify Jon Venables – Daily Telegraph
‘The attorney general’s office has announced an inquiry into social media messages which may identify Jon Venables.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th December 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Crowdfunded high court challenge against £1bn Tory-DUP deal fails – The Guardian
‘A crowdfunded bid at the high court in London to challenge the government’s controversial parliamentary deal with the Democratic Unionist party has failed.’
The Guardian, 26th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Flasher conviction quashed because Facebook village gossip undermined fair trial – Daily Telegraph
‘A loner accused of chasing two women through a village while exposing himself has had his conviction quashed because residents had shared his image and gossiped about him on Facebook.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th September 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Predatory paedophile has his sentence increased by 3 years – Attorney General’s Office
‘Abingdon man who used fake online profiles to abuse children has his sentence increased by the Court of Appeal.’
Attorney General’s Office, 12th September 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Record number of criminals have sentences increased – The Guardian
‘A record number of criminals have had their sentences increased after victims and their families complained that they had been treated too leniently.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Family of Deepcut soldier can apply for fresh inquest – Attorney General’s Office
‘Attorney General gives consent for the family of Private Geoff Gray to apply to the High Court for a fresh inquest into his death.’
Attorney General's Office, 21st July 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
