A M & Ors, R v

A M & Ors, R v

The minimum terms imposed for murder involving knives were not excessive or wrong in principle, given the aggravating features, statutory framework, and absence of significant mitigation.

Parties
Applicant: AM; Applicant: Juress Kika; Applicant: Abdul Saddique; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 November 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Knife Crime, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Minimum Term Knife Crime Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

AM

Applicant

Juress Kika

Applicant

Abdul Saddique

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum terms imposed for murder were excessive
  2. 2 Proper application of statutory sentencing framework for murder involving knives
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum terms imposed for murder involving knives were not excessive or wrong in principle, given the aggravating features, statutory framework, and absence of significant mitigation.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused for AM.
  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused for Juress Kika.