R v Abbas Abbass

R v Abbas Abbass

The sentence of 18 years' imprisonment with a six year licence period was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness, planning, and aggravating features of the offences. The judge was entitled to find dangerousness and impose an extended sentence for public protection. The appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Applicant: Abbas Abbass; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Determinate Sentence, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Determinate Sentence Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Abbas Abbass

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial term of 18 years was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge was wrong to find the applicant dangerous for the purpose of section 280 of the Sentencing Act 2020
  3. 3 Whether an extended sentence of six years was necessary for the protection of the public

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 18 years' imprisonment with a six year licence period was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle given the seriousness, planning, and aggravating features of the offences. The judge was entitled to find dangerousness and impose an extended sentence for public protection. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • Sentence clarified: counts 1 and 2—custodial term of 18 years with an extended licence period of six years; count 3—standard custodial term of 10 years. All sentences to run concurrently.