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Criminal Procedure Act 2009
287Right of appeal—inadequate sentence
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287 Right of appeal—inadequate sentence
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.