Ahmad, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 370 (31 January 2024)

Ahmad, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 370 (31 January 2024)

The sentencing judge was entitled to his findings on the applicant's role in the relationships and the aggravating features. The minimum term and concurrent sentences reflected the seriousness of the offences, proper consideration of youth, and totality. There was no arguable error or excess in the sentence imposed.

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Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 370
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Kamila Ahmad
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application to Renew Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Wounding With Intent, Sentencing, Domestic Violence, Totality, Youthful Offenders
Criminal Law Murder Wounding With Intent Sentencing Domestic Violence Totality Youthful Offenders

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Kamila Ahmad

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application to Renew Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term for the murder offence was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in finding the applicant was not a victim of domestic violence
  3. 3 Whether adequate allowance was made for the applicant's age at the time of the section 18 offence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to his findings on the applicant's role in the relationships and the aggravating features. The minimum term and concurrent sentences reflected the seriousness of the offences, proper consideration of youth, and totality. There was no arguable error or excess in the sentence imposed.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal sentence is refused.