Amir & Anor, R v

Amir & Anor, R v

The corruption was carefully prepared and orchestrated, particularly by Butt as captain. The criminality was grave, involving betrayal of team, country, and sport. Despite personal mitigation and ICC sanctions, immediate custodial sentences were necessary and appropriate to mark the seriousness of the offences and deter future conduct.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Mohammad Amir; Applicant: Salman Butt
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Accept Corrupt Payments, Conspiracy to Cheat, Spot Fixing, Sentencing, Mitigation, Sports Corruption
Criminal Law Sports Law Conspiracy to Accept Corrupt Payments Conspiracy to Cheat Spot Fixing Sentencing Mitigation Sports Corruption

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Mohammad Amir

Appellant

Salman Butt

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt were excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to personal mitigation and ICC sanctions
  3. 3 Whether custodial sentences were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The corruption was carefully prepared and orchestrated, particularly by Butt as captain. The criminality was grave, involving betrayal of team, country, and sport. Despite personal mitigation and ICC sanctions, immediate custodial sentences were necessary and appropriate to mark the seriousness of the offences and deter future conduct.

Court Disposition

appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Both appeals against sentence are dismissed.