R v Khaled Ahmed

R v Khaled Ahmed

The applicant's role was properly categorised as leading in the Class A conspiracy based on evidence of acquiring significant quantities and directing distribution. The sentence imposed was within the guideline range, reflected aggravating and mitigating factors, and was not rendered excessive by any disparity with co-defendants.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Khaled Ahmed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for permission to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Disparity in Sentencing, Leading Role Attribution
Criminal Law Sentencing Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Disparity in Sentencing Leading Role Attribution

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Khaled Ahmed

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was correctly attributed a leading role in the Class A conspiracy
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was excessive or disparate compared to co-defendants

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's role was properly categorised as leading in the Class A conspiracy based on evidence of acquiring significant quantities and directing distribution. The sentence imposed was within the guideline range, reflected aggravating and mitigating factors, and was not rendered excessive by any disparity with co-defendants.

Court Disposition

renewed application for permission to appeal sentence refused

Orders

  • renewed application for permission to appeal sentence is refused