R v Francesco Raji & Anor.

R v Francesco Raji & Anor.

The sentencing judge was entitled not to distinguish between primary and secondary parties given Raji's role; the discount for age was not impermissibly low; the finding of dangerousness for Al-Jaf was justified; the increase in sentence for Al-Jaf was not manifestly excessive or in error; both appeals against sentence are dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Francesco Raji; Appellant: Mohammed Al-Jaf; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Manslaughter, Violent Disorder, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Gang Related Violence
Criminal Law Murder Manslaughter Violent Disorder Sentencing Dangerousness Gang Related Violence

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Parties

Francesco Raji

Appellant

Mohammed Al-Jaf

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to reflect Raji's role as a secondary party
  2. 2 Whether sufficient discount for age was given to Raji
  3. 3 Whether the judge was wrong to find Al-Jaf dangerous and impose an extended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled not to distinguish between primary and secondary parties given Raji's role; the discount for age was not impermissibly low; the finding of dangerousness for Al-Jaf was justified; the increase in sentence for Al-Jaf was not manifestly excessive or in error; both appeals against sentence are dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeals dismissed