R (Cth) v Alqudsi (No 8) [2023] NSWSC 355

R (Cth) v Alqudsi (No 8) [2023] NSWSC 355

Given the grave nature of the offence—directing activities of a terrorist organisation contemplating catastrophic attacks and the lack of genuine remorse or disavowal of extremism—a custodial sentence of 15 years with a non-parole period of 11 years and 3 months is appropriate, commencing 11 November 2019, satisfying the statutory requirements and sentencing principles relevant to terrorism offences.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
['terrorism Offences' 'sentencing']
['criminal Law'] ['terrorism Offences' 'sentencing']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for intentionally directing activities of a terrorist organisation under s 102.2 Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)?']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the grave nature of the offence—directing activities of a terrorist organisation contemplating catastrophic attacks and the lack of genuine remorse or disavowal of extremism—a custodial sentence of 15 years with a non-parole period of 11 years and 3 months is appropriate, commencing 11 November 2019, satisfying the statutory requirements and sentencing principles relevant to terrorism offences.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • ['Offender convicted of directing activities of a terrorist organisation between about 30 August 2014 and 31 December 2014 at Sydney.' 'Offender sentenced to 15 years imprisonment commencing 11 November 2019, expiring 10 November 2034.' 'Non-parole period fixed at 11 years and 3 months, expiring 10 February 2031.'...