§ 33. Mr. MerchantTo ask the Attorney-General if he will seek powers to refer all unduly lenient sentences passed in the Crown court. [14190]
§ 35. Mr. CongdonTo ask the Attorney-General if he will seek powers to allow him to refer all unduly lenient sentences passed in the Crown court. [14192]
The Solicitor-GeneralAll the most serious offences tried in the Crown court, which are those giving rise to the greatest public concern, are already within the scope of the Attorney-General's power of review. He sees no need at present to seek any further extension to his powers.