Ramaj & Anor, R. v

Ramaj & Anor, R. v

The jury's verdicts were not inconsistent as they reflected acceptance of evidence that S may have been a willing participant; the sentence for trafficking was substantially too long given the mitigating factors and comparative case law; the sentence for brothel keeping should be reduced in line with precedent and the facts of the case.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Besmir Ramaj; Applicant: Hasan Atesogullari
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 February 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part.
Legal Topics
Human Trafficking, Brothel Keeping, Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Human Trafficking Brothel Keeping Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Besmir Ramaj

Appellant

Hasan Atesogullari

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether jury verdicts were inconsistent
  2. 2 Appropriateness of sentence for trafficking and brothel keeping

Ratio Decidendi

The jury's verdicts were not inconsistent as they reflected acceptance of evidence that S may have been a willing participant; the sentence for trafficking was substantially too long given the mitigating factors and comparative case law; the sentence for brothel keeping should be reduced in line with precedent and the facts of the case.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part.

Orders

  • Sentence for trafficking reduced from ten years to five years' detention.
  • Sentence for brothel keeping reduced from eighteen months to three months' detention for Ramaj and Atesogullari.