R v Mahmood Hamad

R v Mahmood Hamad

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the judge properly assessed dangerousness and delay, and the extended sentence was justified given the seriousness and applicant's lack of remorse.

Source-derived case information.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Mahmood Hamad
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Dangerousness Assessment, Extended Sentence, Assault by Penetration, Intentional Strangulation
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Dangerousness Assessment Extended Sentence Assault by Penetration Intentional Strangulation

Source-derived case record

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 4
Sign in to unlock

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 properly assessed dangerousness
  3. 3 Whether delay was adequately considered

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the judge properly assessed dangerousness and delay, and the extended sentence was justified given the seriousness and applicant's lack of remorse.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused