Jailed Nigerian-born British MP, Fiona Onasanya, could have her sentence increased after members of the public complained that it was too soft, Daily Mail reports.
The MP was on Tuesday jailed for three months after a re-trial at the Old Bailey for lying to the police when she was issued with a speeding ticket.
Her jail term is now being reviewed by Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox, under an unduly lenient sentencing scheme.
Within 24 hours of Onasanya’s jailing, Mr Cox’s office received at least 20 complaints from members of the public who felt it was too soft.
Cox can refer the case to the Court of Appeal to be looked at again if he believes she deserves a longer sentence.
“We have received a request for the case of Fiona Onasanya to be considered. Law officers have 28 days from sentencing to consider the case,” Cox spokesperson said on Wednesday night.
The 35-year-old MP has decided to appeal against her conviction.
She has been kicked out of the Labour Party, but has refused to quit Parliament and will continue to receive her £77,000 salary while behind bars.
Reports indicate that she would have lost her seat automatically if her jail term had been longer than 12 months.
However, she could still lose the marginal constituency if 10 per cent of the electorate there – around 7,000 voters – sign a petition calling for a by-election.
A petition can be started after the appeal process is complete. Her legal team has hinted that she is unlikely to contest an election.
Labour officials in the constituency said they would shortly be selecting a candidate.
