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29 July 2026Press release
Reckless drivers sentence increased after killing two in high-speed crash
A young driver who killed two people in a car crash after speeding had her sentence increased following the Attorney Generals intervention.
[Courts of Justice]
23 July 2026Press release
Sentence increased for man who brutally murdered former partner in her own home
A man who subjected his partner to controlling and abusive behaviour before murdering her in her own home had his sentence increased after the Attorney General intervened.
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6 July 2026Press release
Solicitor General announces national rollout of Early Victims Right to Review scheme
Following a successful pilot, rape and sexual assault survivors across all of England and Wales will have the right to ask for their cases to be reviewed before a final decision to offer no evidence is made.
[Ellie Reeves]
15 July 2026News story
Solicitor General celebrates outstanding prosecutors across Whitehall
The Insolvency Service and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have been recognised for their prosecuting excellence by the Solicitor General.
[Star award]
30 April 2026Press release
New measures to better protect women and girls from FGM
Governments first dedicated FGM Summit in a decade brings together government, victim-survivors and third-sector organisations to better protect women and girls from FGM.
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