Khater, R. v

The sentence, though lenient, was not unduly lenient as it fell within the range of sentences reasonably open to the judge, who properly applied the relevant guidelines and principles.

Parties: Offender: Salih Khater; Applicant: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 17 December 2019
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 for Review of Sentence
Outcome: application for leave to refer refused
Legal Topics: Attempted Murder, Sentencing, Terrorism, Attorney General's Reference

Criminal Law Attempted Murder Sentencing Terrorism Attorney General's Reference

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Parties

Salih Khater

Offender

Attorney General

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 for Review of Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Was the sentence imposed on Salih Khater for attempted murder unduly lenient?
2 Should the minimum term of the life sentence have been higher due to the terrorist connection?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence, though lenient, was not unduly lenient as it fell within the range of sentences reasonably open to the judge, who properly applied the relevant guidelines and principles.

Court Disposition

application for leave to refer refused

Orders

Leave to refer the sentence refused.