Ginar, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1121 (26 September 2023)

The applicant's repeated attempts to enter and remain in the UK made his current offence more serious and justified treating his immigration history as an aggravating factor; the sentence of 12 months, reduced to eight for a guilty plea, was not manifestly excessive.

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Citation: [2023] EWCA Crim 1121
Parties: Applicant: Aydin Ginar; Respondent: Rex (The Crown)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 26 September 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence, Heard by Full Court
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics: Sentencing for Illegal Entry, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Guidance on New Immigration Offences

Criminal Law Immigration Law Sentencing for Illegal Entry Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Guidance on New Immigration Offences

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Parties

Aydin Ginar

Applicant

Rex (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence, Heard by Full Court

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant's immigration history was properly treated as an aggravating factor
2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

Application for leave to appeal refused
Request for expedited transcript preparation

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