R v Ijaz Saeed

The sentence imposed was appropriate given the sustained and serious offending, the impact on the victim, and the principles of totality; there was no merit in the appeal.

Parties: Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Ijaz Saeed; Victim: Cheryl Smith
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 19 September 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics: Controlling or Coercive Behaviour, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Domestic Abuse

Criminal Law Controlling or Coercive Behaviour Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Sentencing Domestic Abuse

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Ijaz Saeed

Applicant

Cheryl Smith

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the overall sentence was manifestly excessive
2 Whether sufficient consideration was given to totality

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was appropriate given the sustained and serious offending, the impact on the victim, and the principles of totality; there was no merit in the appeal.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

loss of time order of 28 days