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Report of Westminster Commission on Miscarriages of Justice
7 March 2021
The inquiry, known as the Westminster Commission, heard concerns that the CCRC’s independence had been undermined by “unlawful interference” on the part of the government.Planning and policies in prisons: government response
2 March 2021
Response to the Justice Committee Ninth Report of Session 2014 to 2015, 'Prisons: Planning and Policies'.
New Solicitor General appointed
2 March 2021
Lucy Frazer QC MP has been appointed as Solicitor General
New Attorney General appointed
2 March 2021
The Rt Hon Michael Ellis QC MP has been appointed as Attorney General
HMYOI Wetherby and Keppel – safer and improved care, but concerns over education
2 March 2021
HMYOI Wetherby was found by inspectors from HM Inspectorate of Prisons in January 2021 to have made improvements in safety and the care of children since the previous inspection in the early months of the pandemic.Tasks & Guides
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- News story: North Yorkshire rapist jailed for longer 5 May 2021Dariush Behdarvandi-Aidi has had his sentence increased following intervention by the Attorney General, Rt Hon Michael Ellis QC MP.HM Government
- Statistical data set: Outcome of unduly lenient sentence referrals 4 May 2021Recent sentences examined by the Attorney General’s Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.HM Government