R v Kamila Ahmad

R v Kamila Ahmad

The sentencing judge was entitled to make the findings he did on the evidence, properly applied the sentencing guidelines, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences and the aggravating features.

Parties
Applicant: Kamila Ahmad; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence (renewed Before Full Court)
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

Kamila Ahmad

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence (renewed Before Full Court)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term for murder was manifestly 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 make the findings he did on the evidence, properly applied the sentencing guidelines, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences and the aggravating features.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal sentence is refused.