Khan, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1487 (25 October 2022)

Khan, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1487 (25 October 2022)

The trial judge's summing up was sufficiently balanced and fair, adequately presenting the defence case to the jury. The sentence of 16 years' minimum term was proportionate, properly reflecting the seriousness of the offence, the aggravating factors, and the applicant's age. There was no arguable ground for appeal against conviction or sentence.

Citation
[2022] EWCA Crim 1487
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Ibrahim Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
applications for leave to appeal conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Self Defence, Sentencing of Children and Young People, Judicial Summing Up, Knife Crime
Criminal Law Murder Self Defence Sentencing of Children and Young People Judicial Summing Up Knife Crime

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Ibrahim Khan

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's summing up of the defence case was sufficiently balanced and fair
  2. 2 Whether the minimum term of 16 years imposed for murder was manifestly excessive given the applicant's age and circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's summing up was sufficiently balanced and fair, adequately presenting the defence case to the jury. The sentence of 16 years' minimum term was proportionate, properly reflecting the seriousness of the offence, the aggravating factors, and the applicant's age. There was no arguable ground for appeal against conviction or sentence.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal conviction and sentence refused