Amini, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1621 (25 November 2025)
The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence as B2 for harm, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and was justified in not finding the offender dangerous; the sentence was not unduly lenient and should not be increased.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 1621
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Respondent Offender: Sorosh Amini
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 25 November 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Appeal Against Sentence (unduly Lenient Sentence Reference)
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed; sentence not increased.
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Rape, Sexual Offences, Dangerousness, Attorney General's Reference, Youth Offenders
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Sorosh Amini
Respondent Offender
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Appeal Against Sentence (unduly Lenient Sentence Reference)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for rape of a child was unduly lenient
- 2 Proper categorisation of harm and culpability under sentencing guidelines
- 3 Whether the offender should have been found dangerous and received an extended sentence
Ratio Decidendi
The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence as B2 for harm, properly considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and was justified in not finding the offender dangerous; the sentence was not unduly lenient and should not be increased.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed; sentence not increased.
Orders
- Leave to refer granted to the Solicitor General
- No variation to sentence imposed by Crown Court
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