R v Federico Saurini

R v Federico Saurini

The minimum term of 14 years was not manifestly excessive; the judge correctly applied a starting point of 20 years, reflecting the aggravating factor of taking a knife from the kitchen to the garden, and made a substantial reduction for unusually high mitigation. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Federico Saurini; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Mitigation, Use of Weapon, Self Defence
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Mitigation Use of Weapon Self Defence

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Parties

Federico Saurini

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term imposed for murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in applying the correct starting point under Schedule 21 to the Sentencing Act 2020
  3. 3 Whether sufficient reduction was made for mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term of 14 years was not manifestly excessive; the judge correctly applied a starting point of 20 years, reflecting the aggravating factor of taking a knife from the kitchen to the garden, and made a substantial reduction for unusually high mitigation. The appeal against sentence is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.