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The 42-year-old was jailed in October last year after admitting 10 breaches of an injunction barring him from repeating libellous allegations

Solicitor General Lucy Rigby had referred the case to the Court of Appeal.

Senior judge quoted by the Times says ‘biggest concern’ over guidance is those convicted of sexual assault likely to stay on bail

Judges and magistrates told to consider high prison population opting for suspended sentences instead of immediate jail terms

Several have commented on issues such as overcrowding when passing sentence in recent months

A senior judge has threatened to lock up defendants for “obstructing justice” if they wait to plead guilty until the start of their trial and leave valuable courtrooms sitting empty, it has emerged.

Senior judge makes ruling covering England and Wales amid concerns over vulnerable customers

In April she admitted to one count of cruelty to a person under 16 and five counts of administering a poison or noxious substance which left the youngster with ''deep muscle scarring and multiple scars''.

Elizabeth Faragher, 43, was jailed for five years and 10 months in April but has now had her jail term increased to eight years