Court of Appeal and Riot/Public disorder cases

In response to a number of queries about possible appeals against sentence in cases arising out of the recent riots and widespread public disorder, a spokesperson for the Judicial Office said:

"To date no appeals have been received by the Court of Appeal and anyone who wishes to appeal has 28 days from the passing of the sentence within which to do it. As and when appeals are received, the court is in a position to hear them promptly."