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High Court Upholds Conviction in Breath Test Refusal Case

The High Court dismissed an appeal against a conviction for failing to provide a breath sample, citing public interest in prompt testing

Court of Appeal Upholds Sentence in Fraud and Burglary Case

Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against sentence for fraud and burglary, affirming the original decision

Court of Appeal Reviews Sentences for Young Offenders in Murder Case

The Court of Appeal assessed whether sentences for two 12-year-olds convicted of murder were unduly lenient

Appeal Reduces Sentence for East London Robbery

Court of Appeal reduces Alia Abdullahi's sentence for robbery and assault on an emergency worker

Court of Appeal Reduces Sentence for Persistent Offender

Court of Appeal reduces sentence for George Gathercole, a repeat offender, highlighting the challenges in managing persistent sexual offenders