Kambarani, R v

Kambarani, R v

The judge was entitled to conclude the applicant was dangerous within the meaning of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 based on the nature of the offences, risk assessments, and evidence presented. The sentence passed was proper.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Farai Philimon Kambarani
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Dangerousness, Sentencing Guidelines, Extended Sentence, Restraining Order
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Dangerousness Sentencing Guidelines Extended Sentence Restraining Order

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Farai Philimon Kambarani

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant posed a serious risk of substantial harm to members of the public under section 226 Criminal Justice Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether the judge was correct to find the applicant dangerous and impose an extended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to conclude the applicant was dangerous within the meaning of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 based on the nature of the offences, risk assessments, and evidence presented. The sentence passed was proper.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • extended sentence of 25 years comprising 22 years custodial term and 3 years extension
  • four weeks' imprisonment for criminal damage to run concurrently