Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme increases two sentences
The Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme has increased two sentences following referrals to the Court of Appeal. In one case, a carer who sexually abused a severely disabled child had their sentence extended from three years to eight years after the case was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. In […]
The Intermediary Cooperative partners with Today’s Family Lawyer
The Intermediary Cooperative (TIC) is the latest organisation to partner with Today’s Family Lawyer, aiming to raise its profile with the growing readership; the not-for-profit social enterprise provides high quality HMCTS Appointed Intermediary services across England and Wales. A misunderstood, and undervalued service, intermediary services ensure court users who require additional communication support, have the right […]