R v Akram Miah

R v Akram Miah

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, multiplicity, and aggravating factors of the offending; the judge properly applied the Sentencing Council guidelines, considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and the extended licence period was justified for public protection.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Akram Miah
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Domestic Violence, Sentencing, Coercive Control, Wounding With Intent, Threats to Kill, Criminal Damage
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Sentencing Coercive Control Wounding With Intent Threats to Kill Criminal Damage

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Akram Miah

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for offences of violence and coercive control was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate categorisation of harm and culpability under Sentencing Council guidelines
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, multiplicity, and aggravating factors of the offending; the judge properly applied the Sentencing Council guidelines, considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and the extended licence period was justified for public protection.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • extended determinate sentence of 17 years 9 months' imprisonment (12 years 9 months custodial, 5 years extended licence)
  • concurrent sentences on other counts