Hamad, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1503 (30 October 2025)

Hamad, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1503 (30 October 2025)

The sentencing judge was entitled to find the applicant dangerous and impose an extended sentence based on the seriousness of the offending, lack of remorse, escalation in offending, and risk of further serious sexual harm. The sentence was not manifestly excessive and delay was not material.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1503
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Mahmood Hamad
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Assault by Penetration, Intentional Strangulation, Sentencing, Dangerousness Assessment, Extended Sentence
Criminal Law Assault by Penetration Intentional Strangulation Sentencing Dangerousness Assessment Extended Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Mahmood Hamad

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in finding the applicant dangerous and imposing an extended sentence
  3. 3 Whether delay in proceedings was adequately considered

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to find the applicant dangerous and impose an extended sentence based on the seriousness of the offending, lack of remorse, escalation in offending, and risk of further serious sexual harm. The sentence was not manifestly excessive and delay was not material.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused