R v Anjem Choudary & Anor

R v Anjem Choudary & Anor

The judge was correct to admit the non-defendant bad character evidence as it was necessary and highly probative to prove the offences. The directions to the jury were clear and guarded against unfair prejudice. The hearsay evidence (voice note) was properly admitted with appropriate warnings. The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness, persistence, and danger posed by the applicants.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant/defendant: Anjem Choudary; Applicant/defendant: Khaled Hussein
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused for both applicants.
Legal Topics
Terrorism Offences, Bad Character Evidence, Hearsay, Sentencing, Appeals
Criminal Law Counter Terrorism Terrorism Offences Bad Character Evidence Hearsay Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Anjem Choudary

Applicant/defendant

Khaled Hussein

Applicant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting non-defendant bad character evidence
  2. 2 Whether the judge was wrong to treat certain convictions and misconduct as acts of terrorism for the purposes of section 56 Terrorism Act 2000
  3. 3 Whether the judge failed to direct the jury properly regarding hearsay evidence (voice note)

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was correct to admit the non-defendant bad character evidence as it was necessary and highly probative to prove the offences. The directions to the jury were clear and guarded against unfair prejudice. The hearsay evidence (voice note) was properly admitted with appropriate warnings. The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness, persistence, and danger posed by the applicants.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused for both applicants.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against conviction refused for Anjem Choudary.
  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused for Anjem Choudary.