R v Habib Ahmed

R v Habib Ahmed

The statutory language of the Counter Terrorism Act 2008 regarding notification requirements is clear and unambiguous; 'right to use' a vehicle does not require practical access or intention; contact details to be notified include all current details used by or to contact the applicant; disclosure of prior terrorism conviction is necessary for jury to properly consider reasonable excuse; no merit in grounds of appeal, extension of time refused.

Parties
Applicant Defendant: Habib Ahmed; Respondent Crown: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Preparatory Hearing Orders
Outcome
Applications for extension of time and leave to appeal refused.
Legal Topics
Notification Requirements for Terrorism Offenders, Interpretation of Statutory Notification Provisions, Reporting Restrictions, Fair Trial and Jury Prejudice
Criminal Law Counter Terrorism Notification Requirements for Terrorism Offenders Interpretation of Statutory Notification Provisions Reporting Restrictions Fair Trial and Jury Prejudice

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Parties

Habib Ahmed

Applicant Defendant

Rex

Respondent Crown

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Preparatory Hearing Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Interpretation of 'right to use' a motor vehicle under Counter Terrorism Act 2008
  2. 2 Scope of 'contact details' required to be notified under Counter Terrorism Act 2008
  3. 3 Admissibility and management of evidence relating to prior terrorism conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The statutory language of the Counter Terrorism Act 2008 regarding notification requirements is clear and unambiguous; 'right to use' a vehicle does not require practical access or intention; contact details to be notified include all current details used by or to contact the applicant; disclosure of prior terrorism conviction is necessary for jury to properly consider reasonable excuse; no merit in grounds of appeal, extension of time refused.

Court Disposition

Applications for extension of time and leave to appeal refused.

Orders

  • Reporting restriction under section 37(1) Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 lifted for anonymised judgment publication.
  • Anonymised judgment not to be published until after conclusion of trial or further order under section 4(1) Contempt of Court Act 1981.