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287 Right of appeal—inadequate sentence

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Explained inBill clause 287

The DPP may appeal to the Court of Appeal against a sentence imposed by an originating court if the DPP—

(a)considers that there is an error in the sentence imposed and that a different sentence should be imposed; and

(b)is satisfied that an appeal should be brought in the public interest.