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Victims of domestic abuse will now meet their prosecution team before trial — with a dedicated
@CPSUK liaison officer supporting them every step of the way.

A key takeaway from the Solicitor General @elliereeves
in the House of Commons yesterday.

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Sexual predator Masoud Abdi who groomed and sexually abused a teenager when she was only 14 years old had his sentence increased by 5 years after the Solicitor General @elliereeves intervened.

https://t.co/5JaRmOvShO

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🔊 Listen to the full conversation here: https://t.co/MptQW18YvE

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“The job of a lawyer is to help, assist, and enable.”

Attorney General Richard Hermer KC on @BBCRadio4 Political Thinking with @bbcnickrobinson argues his role is to help turn policy into reality as effectively as possible, while upholding the law.

#Lawyers

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Solicitor General @elliereeves told the House that the number of Advocates available to prosecute rape cases has grown by over 50% since summer 2024.

The government are also investing £6mn in legal advisors for victims so fewer cases are abandoned before they reach court.

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“International law isn’t a magical notion. It’s agreements between states. And ultimately that impacts every area of life and it’s an enormous benefit.

The Attorney General explains why international law matters at a recent event with the Advocate General for Scotland.

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Discover how the UK government is working to tackle FGM 🔗https://t.co/qocNlWIrv4

#EndFGM #VAWG

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A month ago, Solicitor General @elliereeves jointly hosted the government’s first dedicated FGM Summit in a decade with the @ukhomeoffice - and action is already underway.

From stronger safeguarding measures to better training, discover how the government is tackling FGM.

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This government will resolutely tackle the epidemic of violence against women and girls.

The Attorney General Richard Hermer spoke with the BBC, where he discussed his decision to refer the three boys in the Fordingbridge case.

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Attorney general had 'no doubt' on reviewing teen boys' rape sentences https://t.co/66Id7Y7Eep

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Wishing everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha a joyful and peaceful festival.

Eid Mubarak to everyone observing the festival across the UK and beyond🌙

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The sentences of all three boys convicted in the Fordingbridge rape case are being referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence following a review by the Attorney General Richard Hermer KC.

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Following a swift and detailed examination of the cases, the Attorney General has made the decision to refer the cases of the Fordingbridge Three to the Court of Appeal.

It is now for the court to decide whether to increase the sentence.

https://t.co/RW6oLpQErI

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Solicitor General @elliereeves spoke at @CPSUK Advocacy Conference this week, championing the work of Crown Advocates.

Find out how Crown Advocates are supporting the government’s commitment to tackle violence against women and girls.

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Speaking at @UniOfOxford, the Attorney General Richard Hermer KC argued the rules-based order is in the UK’s national, economic and security interests.

Listen to a clip of his opening remarks 🔊

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Sexual predator Adam Leddra who groomed a teenager he met online when she was only 15 years old had his sentence increased to four years after the Solicitor General @elliereeves intervened.

https://t.co/Lx7jLyjpJL

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Find out more: https://t.co/ZIxmUT09lY

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The Attorney General Richard Hermer KC and 46 members of the Council of Europe signed a new ECHR declaration.

This is a landmark moment for Britain to lead, not leave, the rules-based order.

This addresses challenges and wider reforms, including tackling illegal migration.

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#RuleOfLaw

Credit and inspiration: Letterboxed

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After a justice storytelling event at the @TheGardenCinema, the Advocate General of Scotland Catherine Smith KC shared her four favourite films with our Youth Ambassadors.

Because the rule of law isn’t just in courtrooms. It touches every aspect of our lives – even TV and film.

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The challenges we face span borders - and our ability to tackle them is supported by the European Convention of Human Rights.

Watch to find out why ECHR membership matters – and how we are modernising it for the challenges ahead.

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