R v Azim Okunol

R v Azim Okunol

The judge failed to reflect that Okunola's role in the planning was lesser in group activity, and his intended harm was grave injury (category 2), not life-threatening. A proportionate sentence is 6 years' custody, not 8 years.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Azim Okunola
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal
Criminal Law Conspiracy Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Extension of Time Leave to Appeal

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Azim Okunola

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of time for appeal should be granted
  2. 2 Whether leave to appeal against sentence should be granted
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The judge failed to reflect that Okunola's role in the planning was lesser in group activity, and his intended harm was grave injury (category 2), not life-threatening. A proportionate sentence is 6 years' custody, not 8 years.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • extension of time granted
  • leave to appeal granted