R v Abdul Raheem Howe

R v Abdul Raheem Howe

The grounds for appeal against conviction and sentence are without merit; the trial judge's findings and sentencing were within discretion and not manifestly excessive. The extended licence period was justified by the ongoing risk posed by the applicant. The victim surcharge was not pronounced in open court and must be removed from the record.

Parties
Applicant: Abdul Raheem Howe; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewal Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
applications for leave to appeal conviction and sentence dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Kidnap, False Imprisonment, Perverting the Course of Justice, Extended Sentence, Dangerousness, Victim Surcharge
Criminal Law Rape Kidnap False Imprisonment Perverting the Course of Justice Extended Sentence Dangerousness Victim Surcharge

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Parties

Abdul Raheem Howe

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewal Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether leave to appeal conviction should be granted
  2. 2 whether leave to appeal sentence should be granted
  3. 3 whether the extended sentence and licence period were manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds for appeal against conviction and sentence are without merit; the trial judge's findings and sentencing were within discretion and not manifestly excessive. The extended licence period was justified by the ongoing risk posed by the applicant. The victim surcharge was not pronounced in open court and must be removed from the record.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal conviction and sentence dismissed

Orders

  • extension of time granted for applications
  • record to be amended to remove victim surcharge