unduly lenient sentences
Coverage of unduly lenient sentences in the Nexus archive.
- Three teenage travellers who avoided jail for raping two lone schoolgirls could have their sentences overturned for being 'unduly lenient'
Three teenage travellers convicted of raping two schoolgirls received sentences that avoided jail time, but prosecutors are seeking to have their sentences overturned on grounds they were unduly lenient. The case involves serious sexual assault charges against minors who received what legal authorities consider inadequate punishment.
- Sentences for two funeral directors jailed for four years after leaving 46 bodies to decompose in warm mortuary are set to be reviewed amid concerns they were 'unduly lenient'
Two funeral directors received four-year sentences for leaving 46 bodies to decompose in a warm mortuary. Their sentences are now under review due to concerns they were too lenient.
- Victims and bereaved families to get more time to challenge ‘unduly lenient’ sentences
David Lammy announced changes allowing victims and bereaved families six months to challenge 'unduly lenient' sentences, replacing the previous 28-day limit. The policy aims to provide more time for affected parties to engage with the justice system after a criminal sentence is handed down.