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Extinction Rebellion co-founder loses appeal over Heathrow drone conspiracy

Roger Hallam and Larch Maxey appealed against their convictions at a hearing in London in March.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Mahmood urged to act on Sentencing Council membership after ‘two-tier’ row

The Justice Secretary said ‘all must be equal before the law’ as the Government introduced a Bill following a row over guidelines.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Sentencing Council refuses to change guidance in ‘two-tier justice’ row

Shabana Mahmood threatened to change the law if necessary after the ‘disappointing’ response.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Sentencing Council warns against guidance being ‘dictated’ by ministers

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has written to the independent body to make clear her ‘displeasure’ and call for changes to be reconsidered.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Terror plotter who planned Hyde Park shooting loses appeal against sentence

Edward Little was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 24 years in January 2024.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Sentence for woman who kept baby in a drawer not ‘unduly lenient’, court rules

The woman, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her children, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years last November.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Shawn Seesahai’s family says ‘justice served’ after killers’ sentences increased

Mr Seesahai was murdered in Wolverhampton in November last year by two boys who were then aged 12.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

UK’s ‘youngest knife killers’ have murder sentences increased at Court of Appeal

The two boys became the youngest defendants convicted of murder since the killers of James Bulger in 1993.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Driver who killed partner in crash has sentenced increased by Court of Appeal

Malpass reached speeds of 84mph in a 30mph zone moments before he crashed into a wall and lamppost.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Social worker Tasered by City of London Police wins appeal for damages

Mr Afriyie was stood with his arms folded while talking to a friend when the stun gun was used against him, court told

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024