Written question asked by Jacques Arnold (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Attorney General

Question: How many cases referred to the Appeal Court on grounds of undue leniency have resulted in higher sentencing tariffs, in the last year for which figures are available. - Inc figs. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Jacques Arnold: To ask the Attorney-General how many cases referred to the Appeal Court on grounds of undue leniency have resulted in higher sentencing tariffs, in the last year for which figures are available. [18860] Mr. Mark Robinson: To ask the Attorney-General how many unduly lenient sentences he has referred to the Court of Appeal in the last year; and what was the rate of success. [18859] The Attorney-General: During 1996, 70 sentences were referred to the Court of Appeal on grounds of undue leniency; 62 have been heard, and an increased sentence resulted in 46, or 74 per cent. of them.

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