https://www.gov.uk/ask-crown-court-sentence-review<\/a>. My Office also promotes sentence increases on social media and distributes infographics online to increase public awareness.<\/p> <\/p>
In 2016, more victims and their families got justice than ever before, after 141 criminals had their sentences increased under the ULS scheme.<\/p>
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That year, we received 837 referrals, a 17% increase from the previous year, and the Solicitor General or I asked the Court of Appeal to look at 190, compared to 135 in 2015.<\/p>
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