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Fordingbridge rape sentences increased: how does unduly lenient sentence review work?

“We have decided that we do need to change your sentence.” With those words, Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr delivered the Court of Appeal’s ruling on two teenagers convicted of multiple rapes, overturning the non-custodial sentences the trial court had originally imposed. After hearing arguments from the crown and the…

The Conversation · Jul 7

UK court upholds ban on Palestine Action group

The Court of Appeal in London has ruled the UK government acted lawfully when it banned protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.

AAP · Jun 15

UK’s ban on Palestine Action under terror legislation was lawful, Court of Appeal says

The British government acted lawfully when it banned the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, the Court of Appeal in London has ruled

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Keir Starmer Blasted by Top Judge—Exposes What’s Really Wrong with the UK

In an unprecedented move, Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, has drawn significant attention.

The Fashion Central · Feb 19, 2025

Top judge ‘deeply troubled’ by PMQs exchange on Gaza family’s right to live in UK

Lady Carr defends judiciary’s independence after Starmer said decision to accept case resulted from a ‘legal loophole’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Clubs such as Garrick can create bias in selecting judges, Bar Council warns

Membership of exclusive clubs can be ‘unfair advantage’ for some lawyers seeking to move into judiciary, says barristers’ body

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

Ministers discuss alternative plan to exonerate Post Office Horizon victims

Exclusive: Meetings held about proposal by judiciary for courts to overturn convictions despite plan for bill to clear victims

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024

Rape victims' pre-recorded evidence 'very problematic' and impacts 'guilty verdicts', top judge tells MPs

Lady Chief Justice Dame Sue Carr says there should be a 'pause' in the scheme as research shows a 'significant' decline in guilty verdicts where recorded testimony was used

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2024

Sue Carr hits back and tells Sunak: the judiciary won’t be cowed

England and Wales’s first lady chief justice has rattled the cages of those in government who had declared open season on judges

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

Lady Sue Carr becomes first female Chief Justice in England and Wales in historic ceremony

The first ever Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales has been sworn into office at a historic ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023