R v Karan Singh & Ors

R v Karan Singh & Ors

The court held that while some sentences were lenient, only those for Ladeaga and Aidoo were unduly lenient due to failure to apply the statutory minimum for firearms offences; the sentences for Orogun, Singh, Ayanleye, and Adepoju were within the reasonable range given the facts, roles, and mitigation.

Parties
Prosecutor: The King; Defendant: Karan Singh; Defendant: Stephen Ayanleye; Defendant: Dafe Orogun; Defendant: Bryan Aidoo; Defendant: Roqeeb Ladeaga; Defendant: Gabriel Adepoju
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Reference for Unduly Lenient Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to refer sentences granted; sentences for Ladeaga and Aidoo quashed and substituted; other sentences unchanged.
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Conspiracy, Sentencing, Perverting the Course of Justice, Bladed Article Offences
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Conspiracy Sentencing Perverting the Course of Justice Bladed Article Offences

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Parties

The King

Prosecutor

Karan Singh

Defendant

Stephen Ayanleye

Defendant

Dafe Orogun

Defendant

Bryan Aidoo

Defendant

Roqeeb Ladeaga

Defendant

Gabriel Adepoju

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Reference for Unduly Lenient Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for firearms offences and related conspiracies were unduly lenient
  2. 2 Application of statutory minimum sentences for firearms offences
  3. 3 Appropriate uplift for conspiracy charges versus substantive offences

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that while some sentences were lenient, only those for Ladeaga and Aidoo were unduly lenient due to failure to apply the statutory minimum for firearms offences; the sentences for Orogun, Singh, Ayanleye, and Adepoju were within the reasonable range given the facts, roles, and mitigation.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to refer sentences granted; sentences for Ladeaga and Aidoo quashed and substituted; other sentences unchanged.

Orders

  • Quash sentence of 4 ½ years for Ladeaga and substitute 5 years imprisonment.
  • Quash sentences of 4 years (firearms) and 6 months concurrent (bladed article) for Aidoo and substitute 5 years (firearms) and 9 months concurrent (bladed article).